Do the windshield washer nozzles tend to wear out?

2001 FORD RANGER
45,000 MILES
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AJFAN1999
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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.
Nov 20, 2023 at 10:50 PM
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STRAILER
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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.
Nov 21, 2023 at 9:47 AM
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You want a video of what? The volume of fluid coming out of the tube?
Nov 21, 2023 at 10:14 AM
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AJFAN1999
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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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Nov 22, 2023 at 1:05 AM
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STRAILER
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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.
Nov 23, 2023 at 1:37 AM
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AJFAN1999
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Thanks. So, you think the pressure is good enough from the pump then?
Nov 23, 2023 at 1:41 AM
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Yes, it looks like it.
Nov 25, 2023 at 1:17 AM
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