Renault Cleo 1.6 CDi - Screen wash jet blocked

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Wed 11 Aug 2010 21:26
Renault Cleo 1.6 CDi - Screen wash jet blocked - RogerM4

One of the screen wash jets on my Cleo is blocked and despite numerous attempts to unblock it remains stubbornly unresponsive. I've checked all of the water pipes connected to the jet and they are OK. There doesn't seem to be an easy way to remove the jet nozzle with a view to possibly replacing it. Any suggestions would be much appreciated.

Edited by RogerM4 on 11/08/2010 at 21:27

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Thu 12 Aug 2010 11:09
Renault Cleo 1.6 CDi - Screen wash jet blocked - dieselnut

Remove the water feed pipe from the affected nozzle & blow in the opposite direction with an air line.

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Thu 12 Aug 2010 11:15
Renault Cleo 1.6 CDi - Screen wash jet blocked - Robin the Technician

Hi,

I use a strand of wire removed from a good old fashioned wire brush. Just yank one out with a suitable pair of pliers. It's just the right size and is stiff enough to remove the most stubborn of blockages.

Hope this helps

Robin the Technician

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Thu 12 Aug 2010 12:11
Renault Cleo 1.6 CDi - Screen wash jet blocked - bathtub tom

I nick a needle out of SWMBO's sewing box. A pin will also do.

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