Windscreen washer jets-suitable for DIY replacement?

[Jazzdriver]

Two months ago, at a service, I asked the Honda dealer to fix a windscreen washer jet. It didn't.  At yesterday's MOT I again asked the dealer to fix it.  When I collected the car, the dealer said that I need a new jet.  (The car still passed the MOT.)  It would cost £69 (including labour).  They would have to order the part.  I would need to take a day off work.
 
I see that Halfords sell a washer jet and you can also buy them online.  I could buy one and give it a try.
However,on the Jazz washer jets are recessed into a hole in plastic below the windscreen.  One from Halfords or online would probably not fit in the hole and I have no idea how you would get the existing one out and a new one in.

Has anyone any ideas?  Thanks.

[culzean]

Two months ago, at a service, I asked the Honda dealer to fix a windscreen washer jet. It didn't.  At yesterday's MOT I again asked the dealer to fix it.  When I collected the car, the dealer said that I need a new jet.  (The car still passed the MOT.)  It would cost £69 (including labour).  They would have to order the part.  I would need to take a day off work.
 
I see that Halfords sell a washer jet and you can also buy them online.  I could buy one and give it a try.
However,on the Jazz washer jets are recessed into a hole in plastic below the windscreen.  One from Halfords or online would probably not fit in the hole and I have no idea how you would get the existing one out and a new one in.

Has anyone any ideas?  Thanks.

I changed the similar ones to Jazz on my Civic to Halfords ones.  The original Honda 'full width spray ones' that were fitted into the scuttle were a bit pants as they used far too much liquid and I was forever topping reservoir up and they were too low and a lot of the spray hit the wiper arms if they were parked (and they normally are  when you spray screen before turning wipers on so that wipers don't get a dirty dry screen to rub against).

The ones I fitted had 'twin jet' in each one and work fine,  it meant drilling a 5 or 6mm hole through plastic and re-routing pipes very slightly under the scuttle, so if you don't want to do that  you may be better to stick with OEM ones). I think the ones I fitted look like little owl heads poking out of plastic scuttle, the original Honda ones sit immediately below new ones.

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[Jazzdriver]

Thanks Culzean,

I don't fancy drilling.  I have found OEM ones for sale online.  Do you know if fitting these is straightforward for a normal person?  (I don't know how the defective one comes out of its hole.)

Thanks.

[Jocko]

Maybe, once you get the new ones, they will give you a clue how to remove the old ones. Could be a sacrificial clip of some kind.

[culzean]

What is wrong with jet,  a faulty spray pattern can be caused by damage ( but how would a recessed jet get damaged ) and also by blockage by dirt or limescale in the water used to mix with your screenwash (if you live in a limescale area - do you have limescale in your kettle and have to descale it regularly ? ). The same way your bathroom shower head blocks up - you can try washing machine descaler (should use organic acids and be OK with metals and plastic ) or even white vinegar in washer bottle (will smell a bit but window cleaners use it to get sparkling glass as it deals with the calcium in water to stop it streaking glass).

For a start try to put a bit of flexible tube over the part of jet you can see and blow air down it with your mouth,  this can help to dislodge any dirt.

[Jazzdriver]

Thanks.  Yes, I live in a very hard water area.I will look into the limescale issue.

[Jazzdriver]

Should this be covered by the Honda Warranty?  (I paid extra on purchase for a five year warranty.)

[culzean]

Should this be covered by the Honda Warranty?  (I paid extra on purchase for a five year warranty.)

Good luck with that claim !!

[Jazzdriver]

Don't you think that it should be covered? 

[weeleyboy]

I think lime scale would not qualify for a warranty  replacement. I would suggest that you use demineralised water for the washers. I have a dehumidifier in an outhouse which produces demineralised water on a regular basis which is used in our steam iron and screen washer reservoir. I've seen 20 litre containers for around £12,50 - probably cheaper than new jet nozzles.

[Jazzdriver]

I raised this at a recent service.  It was replaced under warranty.  Otherwise, the cost would have been £70.