Hi Guys,
I'm new here and hoping someone might be able to help me!
I have a 2020 vRS hatch (Mk3.5) that I've owned since May. When I first got the car, the rear washer nozzles were blocked - I didn't even realise I had any! After letting the pump work for a bit, it began to spray fluid fine and has been trouble free with Halfords ready use screen wash until today. I probably use the rear washer once every drive, and drove the car a few days ago. It's been pretty warm here over the weekend, and during the freezing weather the washer jets worked fine. Tonight, I noticed that it was blocked for some reason!
I used the inner of some wire to clear the nozzles out. They unblocked fine, and the wire moved freely and went in the same distance in both. The top nozzle shoots perfectly, however the bottom one sort of... sprays/mists. It doesn't seem blocked, but it's just not as strong as the other one. I've no idea if it was always this way.
My question is, do we know if this is by design, or do we think the nozzle is still blocked? I'm worried that I have an issue with the pipes and that I'll get rust/damage wherever the problem is. I don't think I do, as the top nozzle shoots out fine, but I can't see another reason.
I'm not sure about removing the nozzle (to see if fluid shoots out like it's supposed to) as I've read people have issues getting it lined up once back on. If I blocked up the top nozzle with my finger, should the bottom one spray more? I'm cautious of doing what I usually do, removing something, and then find that the impossible-to-fit replacement part is over a week away, knackering the washer motor or something in the process.
Thank you guys, I appreciate the help!