Do the windshield washer nozzles tend to wear out?

AJFAN1999

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2001 FORD RANGER
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Mine no longer will spray a long high mist up high, they just stream out a short stream. The lines are clear, I've even cleaned the nozzles of dirt and grime. I also just replaced the pump that went out.

Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 AT 6:50 AM

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KEN L

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Not really, if the nozzle is clean, you should be okay, maybe the pump is weak/defective? I would remove the tube to the nozzle and check the volume of washer fluid coming out. Also does the washer motor sound okay? Can you please shoot a quick video with your phone so I can see? That way I can tell for sure what's going on. You can upload it here with your response.

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Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 AT 5:47 PM

AJFAN1999

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You want a video of what? The volume of fluid coming out of the tube?

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Tuesday, November 21st, 2023 AT 6:14 PM

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Here are 2 videos. 1 showing the stream out of the nozzle and 1 showing the flow out of the tube with the nozzle removed.

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Wednesday, November 22nd, 2023 AT 9:05 AM

KEN L

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Thanks for the videos. It looks like the nozzle is bad, there must be an insert that has come out of the nozzle, or the nozzle is broken. I would get a new or good used unit and install it.

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Thursday, November 23rd, 2023 AT 9:37 AM

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