Life hack: how to replace the standard washer nozzles of a Lada Vesta car

Windshield washer nozzles (nozzles) are parts that are found in any car, and even more so in the Lada Vesta. The system is equipped with a motor that supplies fluid through hoses. The nozzle is just an extension of the hose containing washer fluid. It should spray water evenly onto the windshield of the Lada Vesta car. Because the absence of danger on the road due to clean glass, a pleasant ride in negative weather conditions, helps you feel protected. There are 2-flow and 3-flow nozzles. Good visibility of the road helps you avoid unexpected encounters and avoid the next pothole. For this purpose, a special device was installed in the car - a windshield washer along with brushes. The standard washer nozzles of the Lada Vesta car cope with their duties, but they can become clogged, or become confused and water askew - then they will need to be adjusted. Often factory parts are changed to fan parts. You can adjust the feeding direction using a needle.

It is small in size and not a complicated mechanism, but it plays an important role when driving a car. Responsible for ensuring that the front side of the glass can be conveniently cleaned of dirt.

Without a liquid supply, the dirt will simply be smeared onto the glass by the brushes. In the hot summer, the glass becomes covered with dust; without water, the wipers will roll out the dust in small paths, which will impair visibility.

What types of malfunctions are there?

In fact, there are not so many problems, and they are divided into electrical and mechanical. Most often, problems arise in the mechanical part. Mechanical problems are simple, the first problem is lack of fluid. That is, it either simply ran out in the tank, or froze due to the low temperature. In the first case, you just need to top it up, and in the second, warm up the engine well, and its heat will defrost the liquid.

The hose could also have come off; it needs to be installed back, and the problem is solved. And the most common problem is clogged injectors. They can become clogged due to the use of low-quality fluid or due to the ingress of dust and weight.

Poor flow can also be due to problems with the pump or seals, so you should find out what the problem is.

Cleaning injectors

If you determine that the problem is due to simple blockage, you can clean it in several ways.

Compressor

This is the most effective and fastest way, but only if you are at home and have a compressor. Disconnect all associated hoses and wash the injectors with soapy water. Now you need to take the compressor hose and connect it to the nozzle. Why turn on the compressor for 30 seconds?

Syringe

A very simple method, but not as effective as the previous one. Pour plain water into the syringe; it will be good if you add citric acid there. Of course, we disconnect all the hoses and then wash them in the opposite direction. That is, the syringe must be inserted from the water outlet side, not the inlet side.

Pin

This method will not save you if the pollution is very strong. You can use it on the road. Your task is to take a pin or something similar and clean out all the dirt near the nozzle; unfortunately, you won’t be able to go deeper.

How to make heated washer nozzles

1. mark the points on the lining (insulation) on the inside of the hood where the washers are located;
2. draw zones with a diameter of 20-30 mm;
3. Carefully cut out the drawn zones.

Due to the heat from the engine, the injector will be heated without wiring. Even in severe frosts, this method works very well, but it will take a couple of minutes longer to thaw. This approach does not require any money and takes very little time. Cut the hole carefully so as not to disturb the appearance of the trim.

Adjusting the nozzles

So, if the fluid is supplied poorly or there are problems with the direction of this fluid, then it is necessary to make adjustments. It's not that difficult and you can do it yourself without any problems, you just need a pin or a needle.

Everything must be done very carefully, as the plastic case can be damaged. First you need to insert the needle into the nozzle hole and then start making adjustments. You need to use careful movements to achieve the correct position so that the stream has the correct direction.

If you have a foreign car, then you need to be more careful here. The fact is that the nozzle supplies several jets in different directions and this should be taken into account when adjusting. The reason is that if you don't take this into account, three or four jets will be sent in one direction and less of the windshield surface will be affected.

In the end, you need to check what you end up with. Is the glass washed well, will visibility be safe in bad weather, if the answers are “yes,” then you did everything right.

Step-by-step replacement instructions

Despite the fact that different car models have distinctive windshield washer design features, the diagnostic and replacement process is similar. The repair will not take you much time. New components, if needed, are inexpensive and will cost you about 500 rubles. The tools you will need are a flathead and Phillips screwdriver and a set of standard wrenches.

1. Using the technical manual for your model, we find the exact location of the tank and motor.
2. Turn off the power supply. To do this, disconnect the wires that go to the pump.

Disconnect the wires that supply the windshield washer pump

Remove the tank after disconnecting the hose and fitting

Disconnect the windshield washer pump and clean it

When disassembling the pump, it may be discovered that the bushing has become unusable and needs to be replaced. Such a part is inexpensive and when repairing it is better to purchase it in advance to increase the service life of the mechanism.

How to replace (video tips)

If problems arise with the windshield washer, do not delay repairs. In bad weather, you cannot do without cleaning the windshield, and low visibility often leads to emergency situations on the road. Replacing the motor or cleaning it can be done on your own, it will take very little time.

The most popular windshield washer pumps, which are suitable for many VAZ models (from Samara to Granta), Datsuns, as well as UAZs and GAZelles, were taken for examination. There are plenty of such cars on our roads, many are far from youthful in age, and therefore the demand for these parts is steady.

Besides old age (wear and tear), the most common causes of breakdowns are internal corrosion or freezing with water. By the way, such pumps can easily handle dry operation, since their design does not provide for liquid cooling.

For testing, we purchased six copies from different manufacturers - in our dossier they are arranged in alphabetical order.

Dismantling

It will be much better if you remove the nozzle, as this will be more convenient for adjustment. This will also be useful if you just want to replace it with a new one. In order to do this, you must first remove all suitable hoses. There is a nut for fastening, you need to unscrew it and then calmly remove the washer.

If it gets hard, it’s better to spray in WD-40 and wait a little, as too much force can break the washer. Putting it back is more difficult and you need to be even more careful here than when removing it.

New injectors will cost you about 300 rubles, and for AvtoVAZ models you only need to pay 60 rubles. The price may be slightly different due to the brand of the car; of course, they will cost more for expensive cars.

Adjusting the windshield washers is not difficult, but the main thing is to do it all carefully. For more information, watch the video instructions.

How does a windshield washer motor work?

The motor in the windshield washer allows a stream of water or windshield cleaning liquid to be supplied under pressure. In some models, the jet is supplied not only to the front, but also to the rear window. It is not difficult to set up the operation of windshield washer parts, but when the motor breaks down, most car owners contact the service center to replace it. In fact, repairing a motor is quite easy, the main thing is to know a few secrets.

External view of the windshield washer motor

System design - advice from the experts

By default, production Lada Vesta models are equipped with jet washer nozzles. These are the most budget modifications. The small irrigation area is one of the main disadvantages.

Many car enthusiasts practice installing fan-type washer nozzles. Let's look at how to do this with your own hands and what is needed for this using the Lada Vesta as an example.

Algorithm for replacing injectors:

1. Squeeze the parking brake.
2. We turn off the engine.
3. Open the hood.
4. We snap off the eight clips.
5. We remove the casing and rubber tubes.
6. We remove the sprinklers.
7. We insert new ones and assemble the structure in reverse order.

Replacing standard washer nozzles

To make a replacement:

1. It is necessary to open the hood and remove the trim from the inside. The casing is held on by clips and removal is not difficult.
2. We find the rubber lines on the bottom of the cover (if the hood is open), which lead to the windshield washer.
3. Disconnect the hose from the washer.
4. We see two protruding tendrils, squeeze them towards each other and push it out. You may have threaded injectors, just unscrew them.
5. We insert new jets, connect the tubes with pressure and sew up the outer part of the hood with trim, as it was originally.

Done, replacement done.

When to change injectors

The service life of the jets is unlimited. Injectors are replaced in case of mechanical damage, accident, impact, or ignition of the plastic housing.

Failure to replace spray nozzles in a timely manner does not have any negative consequences, except for the absence of a stream of water on the glass when the lever is pressed.

How to remove the washer reservoir on a Lada Vesta

Required materials and tools:

• ratchet;
• set of heads;
• Torx T20;
• flat head screwdriver;
• knife or plastic spatula;
• new Lada Vesta washer pump as needed.

1. We provide priority safety measures: we secure the rear row of wheels with wheel chocks.
2. We turn off the engine and open the hood.

1. Unscrew the washer reservoir cap.
2. Remove the windshield blades one by one (key 14).
3. Along the perimeter of the plastic frill, unscrew the screws and fasteners, and remove the frill, under which the tank is installed.

1. Disconnect the terminals from the pump, unscrew the two retaining screws, and remove the pump.

1. On the right side of the engine compartment, remove the washer reservoir from its regular place for maintenance and replacement with a new one.
2. We assemble the structure in the reverse order of removing the tank.

The volume of the washer reservoir is 5 liters.

Video of fan injectors operating at a speed of 90 km/h

Tools:

• Driver for socket attachment
• 8mm wrench attachment
• Small flat screwdriver

Parts and consumables:

New injector O-rings

Notes:

We remove the fuel rail to check the operation of the injectors and replace them.

Removing the fuel rail and injectors

1. Relieve the pressure in the power system.

2. Disconnect the wire from the negative terminal of the battery.

3. Remove the fuel rail protection.

4. Squeeze the clamps.

5. Remove the tip of the fuel pipe from the fuel rail fitting.

6. Press the spring lock.

7. Disconnect the wiring block from the injector.

8. Similarly, disconnect the wire blocks from the remaining injectors.

9. Using a 8mm socket, unscrew the two bolts securing the fuel rail to the intake manifold.

10. Location of fuel rail mounting bolts.

11. Having moved the fuel rail along the axes of the injectors so that all the injectors come out of their nests in the intake manifold, remove the ramp along with the injectors.

12. Use a screwdriver to pry off the injector retainer.

13. Remove the injector retainer.

14. Overcoming the resistance of the sealing ring, remove the injector from the fuel rail.

15. Using a thin slotted screwdriver, remove the injector O-rings.

Note:

The injector is sealed with two rubber rings: blue - in the fuel rail, black - in the intake manifold.

16. Similarly, remove the remaining injectors.

17. Replace the O-rings with new ones. We assemble and install the fuel rail with injectors in the reverse order. Before installation, apply a thin layer of engine oil to the injector sealing rings.

The article is missing:

• Photo of the instrument
• High-quality photos of repairs

Largus' standard windshield washer nozzles do not work very well, and their settings are often lost. They can be replaced with Volvo fan washer nozzles, order number - 30655605. To install a new nozzle, you will have to slightly trim one mounting ear on one of the nozzles. You can also install a Toyota washer fluid check valve, order number 85321-26020, to prevent washer fluid residue from getting onto the hood.

This is what a fan washer nozzle looks like:

It is better to embed the check valve as shown in the photo. In this place, the valve will always be warmed up by the heat emanating from the engine, so the washer fluid in it will not freeze.

Review of Manufacturer Prices

Conclusion

Replacing the washer reservoir or installing new nozzles is quite simple even for an inexperienced driver.

When purchasing, check the catalog numbers of spare parts with the data specified in the article above. If a non-original accessory is installed, the functionality of the equipment is not guaranteed. As for the manufacturer, there is no particular difference in quality between imported and Russian analogues. The cost of domestic spare parts is 20 - 25% cheaper.

Which injectors are best installed on Vesta?

If you are not satisfied with the performance of standard spare parts, they can be replaced with analogues from other manufacturers. Instead of standard jet injectors, fan-type injectors (1.6 2022 and other models) or equipment for other cars are often installed on Vesta.

Replacing injectors. Photo source: https://www.drive2.ru/l/497127141142430460

Most owners of Lada Vesta, Lada Cross and Grant prefer to install jets from Volvo (cost about 250 rubles), from the Korean manufacturer Sang Yong (number 7845009010 at a price of 120 rubles) or Toyota (catalog number 85381-AA042b).

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1 Topic by Jerry 2014-11-17 17:01:55 (2014-11-17 17:02:23 edited by Jerry)

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Topic: Windshield washers Lada Vesta

They left them on the hood, but they could have hidden them so that they wouldn’t be an eyesore. Maybe at least there will be fan ones, and not ordinary ones?

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Yes, in principle, they can be changed for pennies if anyone needs them

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Yes, in principle, they can be changed for pennies if anyone needs them

That's the point, then why not supply them to the plant from the beginning? Fluid consumption with them becomes much lower.

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well then a question for them

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They left them on the hood, but they could have hidden them so that they wouldn’t be an eyesore.

Where will you hide them? under the edge of the hood, if only, but snow and ice constantly accumulate there and interfere with the normal operation of the washers, everything simply freezes, so it’s a controversial decision. And the injectors on the hood are small, but they are heated by the engine, and they don’t spoil the appearance, especially if they are not just black, but match the color of the body.

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Maybe at least there will be fan ones, and not ordinary ones?

There should be fan-shaped ones, although they clog more often, but with them fuel consumption is less. the location is normal, if they are painted in the body color they will not be visible at all.

Video - after adjustment

Like any other car part, injectors can be faulty. It is important to fix the problem in time and adjust them. In this case, especially in bad weather, the injectors will ensure safety on the road.

The window washer is not the last mechanism you can do without. Just remember rainy weather or muddy roads. Incorrectly adjusted washer nozzles will render the unit useless.

Principle of operation

The windshield wipers clean the windshield from raindrops, dust, midges, and other contaminants using the washer. The efficiency of the device depends on the serviceability and correct adjustment of the jets. For high-quality cleaning, the direction and intensity of spraying are important.

Washer jet. Photo source: https://www.drive2.ru/l/524819440999598093

To choose the right washer nozzles for a Vesta or other car, you need to know the type of device:

• The simplest jet mechanism provides liquid supply to the surface to be washed through several channels. If the nozzle becomes clogged or the channel is contaminated, the quality of liquid atomization will be significantly reduced. Certain areas will not be washed, which will worsen the result and negatively affect the comfort and safety of movement.
• The fan model creates a wide front of water spray. This ensures that the glass is quickly coated with small droplets.

The second method is more effective.

Troubleshooting

Technical problems with injectors can be divided into two groups: electrical and mechanical. The first type is less common, unlike the second.

There are several causes of mechanical problems. The main problem is that there is no liquid at all. There are several more reasons for this. The first is that it has simply run out, and to fix the problem you just need to add a new one. The second reason is that at low temperatures the liquid tends to freeze. To avoid this, keep the car in a warm place or let the engine warm up.

Sometimes the liquid stops flowing because the hose has come off or the nozzles are simply clogged. This may be a consequence of poor quality or diluted liquid. Various dirt and dust can also get into them. To fix problems, they need to be cleaned or replaced. Typically cleaning is done using a pin or a compressor.

Let's look at electrical problems:

• The fuse is defective. To understand this, you need to find the fuse box and understand which one leads to the washer. You can determine which fuse has stopped working visually or by replacing the fuses. If you do not know whether the fuse is in working order, replace it with one of the similar fuses in the unit, then make sure your washer is working.
• There is a malfunction in the voltage transmission circuit from the steering to the washer. If the injector switch is faulty, or current does not flow from it to the mechanism, you need to see if there is an open circuit. Before dealing with the problem, you need to make sure that there is no electricity supply at the jet pump terminals. To do this, turn off the device and check the voltage with a multimeter. If there is no voltage, you need to find the disconnect point in the wiring.
• Faulty pump. During operation, the pump terminals, when water gets on them, can oxidize and fail, causing the washer to stop functioning. If there are traces of corrosion on the terminals or contacts, clean them.