Better option than the standard washer nozzles?

[LeylandVCDS]

OK, help me out here - I replaced the standard three jet washer nozzles on my last Leon with the fan spray Golf 7 ones, but swapped back to the standard as they were next to useless. Now on a newer Leon which again has the standard 3 jet nozzles. Driving a truck all day with washers that are mounted in a bar on the wiper arm has made me realise how much better a system this is, with the washer fluid getting exactly where it is needed on the screen no matter where the wipers are.
I've found THESE on ebay, yes they are listed for a Ford Kuga but the dimensions of the wiper arm in the listing is the same as those on the Leon. What do you reckon? Worth a try, or not? I've still got the Golf ones in the garage as an alternative, but can't see these being any different on this Leon

 

[Walone]

I've got the genuine VW Golf ones on my MK3 and they are great compared to the 3 jet nozzles, some of the fakes are not very good.

 

[LeylandVCDS]

I've got the genuine VW Golf ones on my MK3 and they are great compared to the 3 jet nozzles, some of the fakes are not very good.

The ones I bought are the genuine VAG parts, 5M0 955 985C 9B9, certainly not cheap Chinese copies. They seem very weak on fluid delivery compared to the original 3 jet ones

 

[Walone]

The ones I bought are the genuine VAG parts, 5M0 955 985C 9B9, certainly not cheap Chinese copies. They seem very weak on fluid delivery compared to the original 3 jet ones

Very unusual, I take it that they are adjusted fully up? Maybe you have a faulty pair, but unlikely

 

[LeylandVCDS]

Very unusual, I take it that they are adjusted fully up? Maybe you have a faulty pair, but unlikely

Yes, they were adjusted fully up. Never bothered putting them on the new Leon. Do you reckon the wiper arm nozzles as in my link in the first post will work?

 

[Damo H]

OK, help me out here - I replaced the standard three jet washer nozzles on my last Leon with the fan spray Golf 7 ones, but swapped back to the standard as they were next to useless. Now on a newer Leon which again has the standard 3 jet nozzles. Driving a truck all day with washers that are mounted in a bar on the wiper arm has made me realise how much better a system this is, with the washer fluid getting exactly where it is needed on the screen no matter where the wipers are.
I've found THESE on ebay, yes they are listed for a Ford Kuga but the dimensions of the wiper arm in the listing is the same as those on the Leon. What do you reckon? Worth a try, or not? I've still got the Golf ones in the garage as an alternative, but can't see these being any different on this Leon

That does seem very odd, not met anyone who didn't think they were a massive imporvemnet.

The only issue I ever had with them (on both my leons, was that the none heated ones in the carbon edition froze (280 had winter pack). and when I first installed them it took some getting used to as they literally covered the windscreen with one quick squirt and it was hard to see where you were going for a split second.

I definitly prefer them to the 3 lots of 3 jets I have on the BMW. Which goes through screen wash very quickly and has a smaller tank too.

 

[H Rafiq]

How can I tell if my washers are heated in my 280? I have the heated front bucket seats.

 

[serdar_18fr]

How can I tell if my washers are heated in my 280? I have the heated front bucket seats.

If you have the full list of option codes of your car, check it out whether it has "9T1 - Heated washer nozzles in front."

 

[Mr Pig]

I bought VW fan washers on eBay and they were obviously fake. Didn't fit or work very well. So I'd be inclined not to buy these cheap eBay trick washers as there's a pretty good chance they're Chinese junk. The stock items might not be the best but they do work and are likely to continue working. All best are off with cheap eBay shite.

 

[LeylandVCDS]

If you have the full list of option codes of your car, check it out whether it has "9T1 - Heated washer nozzles in front."

Or just open the bonnet and look to see if there's a wiring plug going to each washer nozzle

 

[LeylandVCDS]

I bought VW fan washers on eBay and they were obviously fake. Didn't fit or work very well. So I'd be inclined not to buy these cheap eBay trick washers as there's a pretty good chance they're Chinese junk. The stock items might not be the best but they do work and are likely to continue working. All best are off with cheap eBay shite.

The ones I've got, and used on my previous car, were dealer bought, so definitely not Chinese Ebay crap

 

[Walone]

Yes, they were adjusted fully up. Never bothered putting them on the new Leon. Do you reckon the wiper arm nozzles as in my link in the first post will work?

Sorry for delay in reply, IMO the Kuga/eBay ones could cause more problems, extra weight and drag on the wiper arms, the hoses might not be very flexible in the cold. Also I like the standard setup where the screen gets a good soaking before the wipers operate, not sure if that would work with the Kuga kit. I suppose you could take a chance at £7 a jet.
I see you've still got the Golf ones, I'd give them another try.

 

[LeylandVCDS]

@Walone

I've swapped the standard jets over to the Golf fan sprays that I took off the other car, and I'm beginning to think they aren't what they seem. Certainly not a fan spray from these! Now back on standard jets......May look at getting some replacements. For anyone having a laugh at what I call my phone, it's because of work - I'm sick of other drivers unpairing my phone from the bluetooth in the wagon

 

[Walone]

@Walone

I've swapped the standard jets over to the Golf fan sprays that I took off the other car, and I'm beginning to think they aren't what they seem. Certainly not a fan spray from these! Now back on standard jets......May look at getting some replacements. For anyone having a laugh at what I call my phone, it's because of work - I'm sick of other drivers unpairing my phone from the bluetooth in the wagon

I'm fairly sure they look like the fan jets, I'm wondering if your washer pump is a bit weak, or maybe the actual washer fluid you are using is not suitable, I found out recently that VAG recommend special fluid for Fan Jets

 

[mathyou78]

I've got the genuine VW Golf ones on my MK3 and they are great compared to the 3 jet nozzles, some of the fakes are not very good.

I completely agree. The copy parts are a very poor fit in my experience too. Next to useless. Genuine VAG ones are