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rear wiper washer, how to make it better?

Old 08-06-2009, 06:48 PM
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rear wiper washer, how to make it better?

The rear wiper washer sucks. Those two streams just make streaks and smears when the back window is dirty. Is there a different nozzle that can be put on that looks factory and throws a spray instead?
Old 08-06-2009, 06:52 PM
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You sure your line is not clogged anywhere?

You are lucky my rear wiper doesn't work at all.
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yes it is spraying but from factory design it is just two streams that spray on the glass
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is it possible the wiper blade is just in need of replacement as well? (causing more streakage than it should)

I agree the spray pattern on the nozzle is pretty limited but a couple of spritzes with it and quick swipes should do the trick to clear your view at least. And if the glass itself is kept really clean then the "fresh dirt on top" should just ooze off with some fresh water.

You ever try to time the spray with the blade placement you know what I mean ?
squirting while it is almost vertical to the spray. Just don't rear- end that semi in front of you while you check your rear view mirror...
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ive tried that too. btw is there a place besides dealer to get that rear replacement blade?
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People actually use the rear wiper??? hehe
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not much to do here...spray sucks...I wish someone had an answer that works....'cuz...

and I have tried aftermarket blades and....the factory blade, though
plain old rubber and not advanced....works best overall really, as far as
perfect coverage.

I just end up spritzing just before and just after vertical for a while...
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Make sure you have ample pressure, when I got mine it was really stuck. The blade went to and fro but never touched the window, just kinda hung out not wanting to do much of anything. So after a few blasts from Mr. WD40 and worked it in and out a bit now its hitting the window. Still isn't doing much needs a new blade now.
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Easy fix...

Rotate the nozzle upward, remove wiper arm completely, and spray as needed to annoy tailgaters. That's what I would do.
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Originally Posted by malteserunner
Easy fix...

Rotate the nozzle upward, remove wiper arm completely, and spray as needed to annoy tailgaters. That's what I would do.
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