Screewasher Nozzles

[KFA]

My P reg Mark Galaxy Ghia failed the MOT today as the offside screen washer nozzle was not working.

I have tried cleaning the nozzles; I removed the cover under the bonnet and blasted through with compressed air. When I operate the screen washer with the offside pipe disconnected fluid runs out freely but when I reconnect it - nothing.

 

What is the electricity supply to the nozzles for? Is it a heater to prevent the nozzles from freezing up? How do you remover the nozzles in their rubber casing. They have resisted gentle application of a screwdriver but the paint didn't.

 

Any advice would be much appreciated. The system was working well until last week.

 

Thanks in advance KFA

[edatelder]

Try using a fine pin or a thin sewing needle to clean out the nozzle. The nozzles are indeed heated. Edited June 24, 2010 by edatelder