Windshield Washer Squirters -- Anyone Modified The Terrible Design?

[Scrappycrow]

Y'all,

One of the things that's irked me in the four months I've owned my '13 Tahoe is that the windshield washer squirters are positioned on the trailing side so that the entire upward stroke of the blades are dry, just what you don't want when trying to wipe the glass clean. What a terrible design!

I had been pondering fitting on-arm squirters from another car when I noticed our '23 Honda Accord rental this past weekend had arm-mounted squirters that were positioned on the leading side, wetting the glass ahead of the upward stroke so the blades are actually wiping fluid, not grit & grime. Unfortunately, it slipped my mind to get a good picture of them.

So, has anyone modded their windshield washer squirters to a "leading side" arrangement? If so, what components did you use?

Thanks in advance,
Scrappy

 

[wjburken]

Y'all,

One of the things that's irked me in the four months I've owned my '13 Tahoe is that the windshield washer squirters are positioned on the trailing side so that the entire upward stroke of the blades are dry, just what you don't want when trying to wipe the glass clean. What a terrible design!

I had been pondering fitting on-arm squirters from another car when I noticed our '23 Honda Accord rental this past weekend had arm-mounted squirters that were positioned on the leading side, wetting the glass ahead of the upward stroke so the blades are actually wiping fluid, not grit & grime. Unfortunately, it slipped my mind to get a good picture of them.

So, has anyone modded their windshield washer squirters to a "leading side" arrangement? If so, what components did you use?

Thanks in advance,
Scrappy

Can’t say that I have an issue with the design. Pretty sure they wipe in both directions so spraying on the “down stroke” side also clears the grit and grime away.

 

[89Suburban]

I imagine they are designed that way for washing while in transit fighting wind drag.

 

[Scrappycrow]

Pretty sure they wipe in both directions so spraying on the “down stroke” side also clears the grit and grime away.

I know it cleans on the downstroke. My concern isn't a lack of cleaning, it's doing the upstroke on dry grit/grime.

 

[mikez71]

I know it cleans on the downstroke. My concern isn't a lack of cleaning, it's doing the upstroke on dry grit/grime.

Same problem! Especially since I lengthened the hose for the washer heater.
Autosync is supposed to be able to program that out.... I need to remind Mr. Tyler, it currently does not work for me.

I have considered re-wiring the stalk so the washer tab only activates the washer, and then I would have to manually twist the wipe drum afterwards.
(or wire in a delay circuit that will activate the wipers X seconds after the wash button is hit)

I would be bypassing the BCM, at least for the washer spray.

1-10 second delay circuit... https://www.ebay.com/itm/393314575975

or a more programmable delay circuit... https://www.ebay.com/itm/113867595007

Have also been considering standard hood sprayers that can cover the windshield without wiping and can be heated with shorter hose length.

 

[Scrappycrow]

I have considered re-wiring the stalk so the washer tab only activates the washer, and then I would have to manually twist the wipe drum afterwards.
(or wire in a delay circuit that will activate the wipers X seconds after the wash button is hit)

It might be easier to add an unobtrusive momentary switch do the same thing.

Have also been considering standard hood sprayers that can cover the windshield without wiping and can be heated with shorter hose length.

That thought crossed my mind momentarily, but I'm not quite ready to go that route!

 

[Doubeleive]

if you can figure out a way to do it the k2XX design is pretty nice it just sprays from the wiper shroud

 

[Scrappycrow]

if you can figure out a way to do it the k2XX design is pretty nice it just sprays from the wiper shroud

Interesting -- I'll check that out!

 

[blackelky]

I just dont use it lol. I'll clean the window at fillup time with a gas station squeegee

 

[Scrappycrow]

I just dont use it lol. I'll clean the window at fillup time with a gas station squeegee

That would absolutely not work for me, unfortunately. Depending on the time of year and weather conditions, I would be lucky to get 3 days without having to clean the windshield. Most of the time, once a day is the minimum.