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YOUR RESEARCHWindscreen washer nozzle?
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Interesting that they changed the connector, slightly annoying.
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Ran into this issue on my C2 last week...simple solution after trying to unclog with a stout wire was to use a drill.
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Not crazy about the chrome cap but it is a cool feature that I've used exactly once in 16 months.
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I've also used hat water and a syringe to flush them out.
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Tried cleaning the nozzle with a pin but no bueno.
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Hey all,
Couldn't find too much info on this by searching.
Went to spray the windscreen yesterday while driving but only one nozzle sprayed.
Tried cleaning the nozzle with a pin but no bueno.
Anyway, the part has been superseded by a 997 one but from what I can see im the images of the part online it has a different electrical connecter
The newer 997 part looks round whilst the 996 looks rectangular.
There is a listing for 99761297600 which is a repair kit wiring harness? Looks like it changes the plug type, how frustrating...
Anyone replaced theirs with the newer style and installed the harness kit? Also why has the nozzle got an electrical connector? Assuming this is to create the spray while the pump moves liquid to it?
I just went through this recently on my early 997 which has the same part# and old-style connector. Pay $50 for the adapter harness or transplant the old connector onto the new nozzle with crimp connectors or a soldering iron and some electrical tape. Your choice.
Haha good question, I pinched that image off google images. Someone made a mess of that one though
Interesting that they changed the connector, slightly annoying. Did you change both or do they look the same? Do the 997 spray any differently?
I would imagine it would be best to change them in pairs if looks and performance are of concern. Will they really perform any better... prolly not. I just unclogged mine with a simple pick and they work perfectly fine, but again, I choose not to use the window sprayers especially when going down the road. The Porsche 996's lights washers (chrome cover section) are prone to come off and could damage the wind shield.
Cheers!
+1 to cleaning windshield washer spray nozzles with a pick/pin/pointy object while trying not to gouge myself too severely. Seemed to work as it washed off the blood nicely.
My GT3 has the headlamp washers (C2 does not). Not crazy about the chrome cap but it is a cool feature that I've used exactly once in 16 months.
Thanks all!
I priced the 997 set up and for the nozzle and harness its $350 per side from the dealership...
I did poke a pin inside the hole but it didn't do much and still wouldn't work.
Did either of you remove the nozzle to clean it or did you do it whilst it was still installed?
I remember when it stopped working, first it sprayed a little but just under the bonnet it didn't make it to the windshield. Then it dribbled and then it stopped although. I think it's dead...
Ended up buying two MK2 996 nozzles. Was just easier than cutting into the wiring etc. Alternatively I could have removed the plug ends from the old nozzles and connected them to the new as someone suggested but they were too expensive from the dealership.
Would be good to see if the actual plug end can be opened up and the cables removed and put into the older style plug. I'll check it out when the replacements arrive and I remove the broken one.
Assuming I remove the plastic hose from the bottom whilst it's still in place then disconnect the cable?
Ran into this issue on my C2 last week...simple solution after trying to unclog with a stout wire was to use a drill. 1/16" max . preferably smaller. Drill into the discharge port and up into the supply nipple, be careful not to go through the top or the forward part of the nozzle body. The pump now discharges a higher volume but Washer fluid is pretty cheap.
Remove from car,, soak in a pan of warm water for a few minutes blow out with compressor.
I've also used hat water and a syringe to flush them out. During non winter weather un-plug the heaters,
they come on and cook the fluid in the nozzle to a nice solid plug.
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