Sunday, May 11, 2008 - 09:23 pm, by: Ryan Rankovic(Ryan1j)
My window washers have had it. One jet hits the windscreen, the other goes over the roof of the car.
I'm pretty sure I've read that any washer from any Lexus model will fit the soarer, is this true?
What have other people replaced theirs with and from what model? And how much did it set you back?
In terms of removing and replacing the old ones, how is that done? Will I need to remove the sound deadening from underneath the bonnet to do so? Mine looks like it will fall apart if I try to remove it, so I'm a bit worried of that.
Tuesday, May 13, 2008 - 03:49 am, by: Dave Billings(Waveman1717)
I had to do the same with mine. Over the years with dust, pollen, and wax build up I got a needle and cleaned out the sprayers and re-directed them for better coverage. Easy fix and works like a charm since.
Tuesday, April 10, 2012 - 08:56 pm, by: David Goldthorpe(Sprocket82)
I'm going to post this up because it would have saved me a bit of hassle had I known earlier:
If you've got blocked washer jets, and you tried the needle method above but that didn't work, you can take them out easily and use degreaser / WD40 to clean them out - so long as it is the jets that are blocked and not the rubber tubes.
Don't take the bonnet heat shielding off thinking that is how you access the jets - You'll just end up feeling stupid like I did . There are 2 access holes under the bonnet directly below the jets. Simply push the jets out through the top of the bonnet and pull the rubber hose out far enough that you can disconnect it from the jet. Next all I did was blow into the bottom of the jets with compressed air and squirt WD40 through each hole until I had cleaned them out. Then simply re-attach and they should work as new.
Thursday, April 12, 2012 - 07:07 pm, by: Peter Nitschke(Pen)
From a US site.
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Updated Washer Nozzles: The factory washer nozzles feature "dual-beam" sprayers. These nozzles are pretty poor at distributing wiper fluid across the windshield, in my opinion. For under $30, you can purchase washer nozzles for newer Lexus models that are more effective at spraying fluid across the windshield.
All Lexus washer nozzles for all Lexus models are interchangeable, therefore I recommend you purchase new nozzles from a 2003 model. Most colors for 2003 models can be matched to older SC colors, but if not, the black nozzles work and look just fine.
The 2003 ES300's washer nozzles are unique in that they feature a "fanning" spray. Because the ES300 does have a more "cab-forward" (borrowing Dodge terminology) design, the washer nozzles will spray slightly lower on the mark when transplanted to the SC. They are still more effective at evenly distributing wiper fluid across the windshield though.
The 2003 GS, RX, LX, IS, and LS washer nozzles all feature triple-beam nozzles. It is unclear at the time if all of these washer nozzles spray at the same height; However, the GS nozzles do spray lower like the ES nozzles, but are still more effective than the stock SC300/400 nozzles.
Installation is cake. Take two business cards and slide them simultaneously under the front and back of each washer nozzle to compress the plastic clips underneath. Once you feel you've compressed the clips enough, pull the nozzle up. It is attached to a plastic hose. Pull it from the hose from the nozzle and insert the new washer nozzle in place.
Washer nozzles are a special order item at most Lexus dealerships and require a one to three week turnaround.
Peter Nitschke Junk Filterer South Australia UZZ30 UZZ31
Friday, April 13, 2012 - 06:11 am, by: Matthew Sharpe(Madmatt)
Looking at the ones on my wife's car (2002 Toyota Voltz), which are 3 spray types and very good - I can't see any obvious reasons why they wouldn't fit the Soarer too - seem the same size and fitment.
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. There are 2 access holes under the bonnet directly below the jets. Simply push the jets out through the top of the bonnet and pull the rubber hose out far enough that you can disconnect it from the jet. Next all I did was blow into the bottom of the jets with compressed air and squirt WD40 through each hole until I had cleaned them out. Then simply re-attach and they should work as new.
