Date:         Sun, 1 Jan 2017 22:25:22 -0800
Reply-To:     Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
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From:         Alistair Bell <albell@SHAW.CA>
Subject:      Re: Go Westy sale item question
Comments: To: Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET>
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Eric,

Here is what I did to help with less than stellar washers. I cleaned the system with a vinegar solution thinking I might have some deposits in the nozzles. I cleaned the electrical connection at the pump. I cleaned the nozzle with needle.

Still had sort of feeble spray action. I thought about putting in a relay , I had suspicion I wasn't getting full electrical power at the pump. I never did measure the electrical there though, amps and volts, because I got lucky and found the culprit. It was the washer switch in the steering column. I took the switch assembly off and was able to get some fine abrasive paper and some contact cleaner in between the contacts for the washer. 

I still think a relay would be a not so bad idea though.

Alistair


> On Jan 1, 2017, at 12:20 PM, Eric Caron <ecaron1@COMCAST.NET> wrote:
> 
> Hi folks,
> 
> Windshield  nosel both standard and dual are on sale.  I’ve heard complaints from my drivers that mine are not working very well.  Are these easy to replace?  Can they be done from the outside with no dash removal?  Is t the same for the rear one?
> 
> comments and tips appreciated.
> 
> Eric Caron 
> 85 GL