Windscreen washer jets

wimorrison · Sep 7th, 2016, 11:14

Has anyone tried to adjust these jets? 2 of mine were shooting at strange angles and needed adjusting so I got out the pin as I would normally do on a car only to realise that they are so far under the bonnet that the traditional method wasn't going to work

I then realised that removing the jets is actually very simple and that is what I did - open the bonnet and gently pull the jet assembly, it oops out and you can then adjust the jets easily -and you pop them back in.

The only downside is having repeat tge open bonnet, including jet assembly, replace and close the bonnet a few times to get the jets in the right place - but by doing it this way you can adjust them

jrawarren · Sep 7th, 2016, 13:12

Thank you!

You were clearly watching me struggle on Saturday trying to do just this :-)

xsaab · Sep 7th, 2016, 21:02

The water flow is pathetic compared to the flow the Saab 95 used to deliver, I guess the XC60 has prostate problems.

CDJ · Sep 7th, 2016, 21:09

As long as you're prepared to tolerate a little cramp in the wrist it is possible to do in situ...the biggest problem I had was eyesight resolving where to stick the pin!!

Not sure what the score is with your flow...mine is all I could ever need to flood the windscreen. Sure you've not got a kink somewhere?

GJB · Sep 7th, 2016, 21:13

Quote:

Originally Posted by xsaab

The water flow is pathetic compared to the flow the Saab 95 used to deliver, I guess the XC60 has prostate problems.

Think you need to check the quality of the water and also for kinks somewhere, mine is very strong if wrongly directed would clean the car following.

xsaab · Sep 8th, 2016, 13:08

Given that all jets are giving a feeble flow the kink will be upstream of where the pipes to each jet occur.
Any suggestions as to where to look for a kink.

The water used is aqua Portsmouth Water Company with a bit of windscreen washer ingredient.

Considered1 · Sep 8th, 2016, 15:25

I couldnt figure it out and drivers side stopped working altogether, replaced under warranty..

JBob74 · Sep 8th, 2016, 16:15

As another former Saab owner I can concur the Saab's 6 high pressure washer jets were much better! Of course this meant you had to fill the reservoir more often though...

xsaab · Sep 8th, 2016, 23:11

The Saab's high pressure windscreen wash was a gentle way of letting following cars that were sniffing my exhaust fumes that I considered them to be too close to me. Invariably they would pull back a bit.

Sep 7th, 2016, 11:14	#1
wimorrison Grumpy Old Sod Last Online: Dec 14th, 2021 15:39 Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hampshire, nee Scotland	Windscreen washer jets Has anyone tried to adjust these jets? 2 of mine were shooting at strange angles and needed adjusting so I got out the pin as I would normally do on a car only to realise that they are so far under the bonnet that the traditional method wasn't going to work I then realised that removing the jets is actually very simple and that is what I did - open the bonnet and gently pull the jet assembly, it oops out and you can then adjust the jets easily -and you pop them back in. The only downside is having repeat tge open bonnet, including jet assembly, replace and close the bonnet a few times to get the jets in the right place - but by doing it this way you can adjust them __________________ Currently XC60 Previously XC60, V70, S40, ...

Sep 7th, 2016, 13:12	#2
jrawarren New Member Last Online: Nov 11th, 2022 12:33 Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Bromley, Kent	Thanks! Thank you! You were clearly watching me struggle on Saturday trying to do just this :-)

Sep 7th, 2016, 21:02	#3
xsaab Master Member Last Online: Oct 18th, 2022 15:30 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Waterlooville	The water flow is pathetic compared to the flow the Saab 95 used to deliver, I guess the XC60 has prostate problems. __________________ from October 2019 a 2020 XC60 R Design Pro B5 from May 2019 to October a 2019 XC60 D4 AWD Inscription with even more bits 2015 to 2019 a 2014 XC60 D5 RDesign, Polestar, lots of cameras and sensors

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CDJ Member Last Online: May 5th, 2019 10:07 Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Wiltshire	My experience.... As long as you're prepared to tolerate a little cramp in the wrist it is possible to do in situ...the biggest problem I had was eyesight resolving where to stick the pin!! Not sure what the score is with your flow...mine is all I could ever need to flood the windscreen. Sure you've not got a kink somewhere?

Sep 8th, 2016, 13:08	#6
xsaab Master Member Last Online: Oct 18th, 2022 15:30 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Waterlooville	Given that all jets are giving a feeble flow the kink will be upstream of where the pipes to each jet occur. Any suggestions as to where to look for a kink. The water used is aqua Portsmouth Water Company with a bit of windscreen washer ingredient. __________________ from October 2019 a 2020 XC60 R Design Pro B5 from May 2019 to October a 2019 XC60 D4 AWD Inscription with even more bits 2015 to 2019 a 2014 XC60 D5 RDesign, Polestar, lots of cameras and sensors

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JBob74 Junior Member Last Online: Nov 25th, 2023 22:47 Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: West Yorks	As another former Saab owner I can concur the Saab's 6 high pressure washer jets were much better! Of course this meant you had to fill the reservoir more often though... __________________ ------------------------------- 2012 V60 D5 215 AWD

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xsaab Master Member Last Online: Oct 18th, 2022 15:30 Join Date: May 2014 Location: Waterlooville	The Saab's high pressure windscreen wash was a gentle way of letting following cars that were sniffing my exhaust fumes that I considered them to be too close to me. Invariably they would pull back a bit. __________________ from October 2019 a 2020 XC60 R Design Pro B5 from May 2019 to October a 2019 XC60 D4 AWD Inscription with even more bits 2015 to 2019 a 2014 XC60 D5 RDesign, Polestar, lots of cameras and sensors

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