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catdog
22-04-2012, 05:51 PM
The sprayers on my Mrs' 380 dribble water very feebly, rather than spraying water everywhere.

I can hear the electric motor running when trying to spray so I assume there's no problems there. I want to get the jets off to check for blockages. Had a bit of a play this afternoon and I'm stuffed if I can see how they come off. I didn't apply heaps of force in case I broke something...

Can someone give me some pointers? Thanks!

chrisv
22-04-2012, 06:51 PM
I replaced mine a few months ago as after I shoved a needle in the holes they stopped squirting totally so I fitted new ones. Not expensive.
Anyway.... they just prise off. Use a flat blade knife but place a towel under the blade so you dont damage the paint.

MadMax
22-04-2012, 07:42 PM
I replaced mine a few months ago as after I shoved a needle in the holes they stopped squirting totally so I fitted new ones. Not expensive.
Anyway.... they just prise off. Use a flat blade knife but place a towel under the blade so you dont damage the paint.

Alternatively, look under the bonnet, disconnect the water hoses, and push up on them gently. One side unclips easily, you can then lift it out of its hole in the bonnet from the top.

chrisv
22-04-2012, 08:55 PM
Alternatively, look under the bonnet, disconnect the water hoses, and push up on them gently. One side unclips easily, you can then lift it out of its hole in the bonnet from the top.

Now why didnt I think of that!!

catdog
23-04-2012, 02:39 PM
Thanks guys, I'll see how it goes on the weekend. Cheers!

Michiel
30-04-2012, 03:23 PM
I did this to my dads car on the weekend, another trick is to use hot water to flush through the spraying system. That and the needle trick worked for me

telpat16
30-04-2012, 03:40 PM
Or remove supply hose and use a long (so dirt doesn't reach you) piece of hose and suck backwards ?