Washer fluid jets aim too low on windshield.

Does your washer fluid get sprayed too low on your windshield or do you have optimal coverage?

  • Great washer fluid spray coverage

    Votes: 51 62.2%
  • Washer fluid spray aim is too low from factory

    Votes: 28 34.1%
  • I found a way to adjust the aim of my washer fluid jets

    Votes: 0 0.0%
  • Washer fluid jets aim too high on my windshield.

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TimberWolf

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Stick a needle or narrow flathead screwdriver (less than 1mm wide) into the washer nozzle. Carefully pry it upward or downward to adjust. There may be a bit of initial "stick" but once it moves, subsequent adjustments should be easy.

Set ignition to ON and check spray adjustment. Re-adjust as necessary.
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Funny thing, my 2018 Hatch seemed fine, but the 2019 Hatch just seems to be aimed too low for me. It could be all in my head, but it sure seems that there is a difference.
 

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Stick a needle or narrow flathead screwdriver (less than 1mm wide) into the washer nozzle. Carefully pry it upward or downward to adjust. There may be a bit of initial "stick" but once it moves, subsequent adjustments should be easy.

Set ignition to ON and check spray adjustment. Re-adjust as necessary.
:lol::lol:
"Put a screwdriver less than 1 mm wide",
I would love to see you try that, and buy new washer nozzles along with your courageous endeavor. No, you don't "pry" it up or done as your gonna damage the nozzle. If you wanna adjust, do it by hand.
Gosh people on this forum really surprise me:doh:
 

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Ive adjusted mine..with a flatdriver. Just below the nozzle is a small hole . Put in the small screwdriver and adjust. Mine is perfect now..
 

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I use Griots windshield sealant. So I hardly ever turn on the wipers. Check it out.

Honda Civic 10th gen Washer fluid jets aim too low on windshield. thumb
 


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I'm fine as long as the washer fluid stays on the windshield, which means not on the hood or the roof, nor the A pillar. The wiper do the spreads anyway.
 

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I'm fine as long as the washer fluid stays on the windshield, which means not on the hood or the roof, nor the A pillar. The wiper do the spreads anyway.
My wipers would wipe the washer fluid to the driver side A pillar and actually some to the driver side front window :p I sprayed my dad by accident as he was walking towards the car to get in once. The motors are stronger than I expected :p
 

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My wipers would wipe the washer fluid to the driver side A pillar and actually some to the driver side front window :p I sprayed my dad by accident as he was walking towards the car to get in once. The motors are stronger than I expected :p
Lol that's like a trick I'd pull to my sister

One thing I don't like though, is that I have to hold long enough until the wipers start moving, which sometime I'd prefer just a small touch up on a "95% clean" windshield
 

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Are you spraying while driving? Every car I've owned sprays on the bottom 25% if the car is moving but sprays fine when stopped. Airflow makes all the difference.
This!!!:agree:
 

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Lol that's like a trick I'd pull to my sister

One thing I don't like though, is that I have to hold long enough until the wipers start moving, which sometime I'd prefer just a small touch up on a "95% clean" windshield
You could just pull it quickly and then push and hold the stalk up until it wipes away
 


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That would work, only now it takes one more steps there... Anyway, I can live with it
It is weird that they don't automatically wipe a few times for any pull of the stalk. I wonder if there is some reason for it.
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