Bobr Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 One of the jets on the driver's side is blocked. I've tried pushing a small needle through the jet and it goes through OK but has made no difference. Anyone know how I can unblock it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Have you tried disconnecting the washers and tubing under the bonnet and checking that there isn't a blockage in the tubing? If the washers are still possibly the source of the blockage, have you got any compressed air that you could try blasting in through either end? Only other thing I can think of is to try and put the washers into some hot water if the blockage is something that might dissolve. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobr Posted October 13, 2018 Author Share Posted October 13, 2018 Thanks Yaz. Not sure how you get them off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted October 13, 2018 Share Posted October 13, 2018 Lift the bonnet and the jets have a clip on the underside that you can simply squeeze to get the washer jets to lift out. You will obviously need to disconnect the tubing before. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobr Posted October 13, 2018 Author Share Posted October 13, 2018 Thanks mate, I'll go and have a look. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobr Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 Can't get at the washer jets as there's some sort of matting attached to the underside of the bonnet and it covers them. Seems to be attached with some round things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Ah, yes, forgot that there is the soundproof matt. The clips just pull out (about 8 of them if I remember). A flathead screwdriver or metal ruler to get underneath them might help and a little bit of elbow grease and they should come out. Simply push them back in when you're fitting everything back. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobr Posted October 14, 2018 Author Share Posted October 14, 2018 Many thanks. Haven't needed the washers today as it's been chucking it down all day. I'll have a go tomorrow if it's dry. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted October 14, 2018 Share Posted October 14, 2018 Always the way 😀. I did have several photos for when I changed my washers in the past but I can't find the post on the forums and the original photos are on an old PC that is not accessible at the moment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobr Posted October 15, 2018 Author Share Posted October 15, 2018 Thanks for trying mate. Chucking it down again today so I'll have to wait. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted October 16, 2018 Share Posted October 16, 2018 Cursed 😄. I would offer to come round and give you a hand but I'm a little bit too far away. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobr Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 Did the job this morning and, eventually, managed to convince the jets that they had to come out. When they did, they shot out, bounced off the windscreen and fell into the engine bay. I eventually found them and gave them a thorough seeing to with a fine needle and got them spraying perfectly. Unfortunately, when they were refitted and everything put back together, they were back to only one jet working. Cannot understand that. I’m going to get some new jets and fir them Many thanks for your instructions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 Sounds like a faff. You've lost me where you say you got them spraying perfectly but when refitted only one jet worked. Did you re-connect them before fitting them back in the bonnet to test? Have you checked that the tubing isn't blocked or kinked? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobr Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 Before I refitted them I reconnected the tubing and tested them and the both sprayed perfectly. After I had refitted them the left one appeared to be blocked again and the right one sprayed over the roof. Can't explain it. I'm off to Halfords this afternoon as I've spoken to a guy there and he says they got some that will do the job. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobr Posted October 21, 2018 Author Share Posted October 21, 2018 Halfords tell lies. They had nothing that remotely looked like mine. Off to Sandicliffe Ford tomorrow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted October 21, 2018 Share Posted October 21, 2018 I could probably just give you my original washer jets seeing as I have two sets of mist washers. I haven't a clue where they are at the moment but they will be in a box/tub somewhere here 😀 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobr Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 Ordered one from Fords this morning mate. Only £6. Collecting at 11 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 No problem. Hope this fixes the issue. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STJAY Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 @Zico Talking about jets, have you got the ones that came off the Focus? If so, is there any way you are able to adjust them? They hit the screen, but rather majestically they hit the roof, bonnet, and both side windows as well and that's a giant pain. J Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zico Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Yes, I have the Focus mist jets on my ST but the only thing I have read about adjusting where the spray goes is by using a bit of glue/blutack in the slot. Can't remember where I have read this but haven't done so myself as I don't find the spray to be an issue. **Edit** Found this thread if it's any help: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lenny Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 42 minutes ago, Zico said: Yes, I have the Focus mist jets on my ST but the only thing I have read about adjusting where the spray goes is by using a bit of glue/blutack in the slot. Can't remember where I have read this but haven't done so myself as I don't find the spray to be an issue. Possibly was read here mate Guide to Fitting New Ford Mist Type Jets on all Models Click Here Remember reading about that myself 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bobr Posted October 22, 2018 Author Share Posted October 22, 2018 New jets fitted and working well. Didn't even need adjusting. Many thanks to Yaz (Zico) 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STJAY Posted October 22, 2018 Share Posted October 22, 2018 Fair enough, thank you. I'll maybe pull them out again when I'm free and get a look at them. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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