Jim_1979 Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 My drivers side washer jet just doesn't appear to work at all half the time. Is this a MOT failure?? If so I'm gonna have to source a new one!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Yep afraid so mate Windscreen Includes all items affecting the driver's view of the road: the condition of the windscreen, the wipers and washers. Chips or cracks in the windscreen directly in front of the driver, in the area swept by the wiper blades, are acceptable if they are less than 10mm in diameter. In the rest of the swept area, up to 40mm diameter damage is acceptable. Official stickers (any used in connection with road enforcement, security or crime prevention matters) that are not readily removable are only a reason for rejection if they restrict the driver's view. Washers and wipers * operation * extent of area swept by the wipers * condition of the wiper blades. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ian R Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Also have you tried sticking a pin in the washer jet that will sometimes unblock them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pot Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 I'd guess it is a faliure, how do they work, is it 2 pumps, or 1 with 2 pipes coming off? Surely it's just blocked?... (Reminds me to go out and unblock mine)... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jim_1979 Posted January 14, 2007 Author Share Posted January 14, 2007 Yeah it's most probably blocked. Will a pin simply unblock them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chilli Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 def worth a go with a pin first before anything else It's just one pump I think and the pipe splits (it goes into the underside of the bonnet Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
supra steveo Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 the washers are run off the same pipe it gets under the bonnet on the passenger side bonnet hindge, you need to check the piping under the heat cover on the bonnet maybe replace the piping if it needs it or fit the pipe properly, i would try the pin tactic first Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest mk47 Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 Yeah it's most probably blocked. Will a pin simply unblock them? yep best thing to use is a sewing needle. but be careful not to move it too much otherwise it will break or turn the opposite way Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
absz Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 My drivers side washer jet just doesn't appear to work at all half the time. Is this a MOT failure?? If so I'm gonna have to source a new one!! just requires unblocking as mentioned by others. i will stick my head out and say that a blocked washer jet is not a FAILURE as long as the other jet puts enough water on the screen to clear it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SUPRASUZUKI Posted January 14, 2007 Share Posted January 14, 2007 As per previous posts, it will fail if no water gets on the screen but agree with Abs if enough water gets spread from the 'good' jet. One of the vans at work failed on just this (neither jet worked) Friday pm. Use a fine needle. I've used a garage air line to blow back through the washer jet to help dislodge crap on previous cars. Not sure how successful this would be on the Supra though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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