Upgraded Windshield Washer Nozzles (Revised by Infiniti)

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Hey guys, it looks like Infiniti has revised the windshield washer nozzles for the FX. How I stumbled upon this find was when I ordered a replacement for the passenger side after I broke the plastic tip of my original one.

My FX is a 2012 and the single nozzle originals were replaced with three smaller metal nozzles. Below are photos showing the difference. These are plug and play, and around $20 each. I only have the passenger one posted below as I only needed it at the time, but after realizing it was upgraded, I'll be ordering the driver side.

To be honest I really miss the 1st gen nozzles that were on the wiper blades themselves, there were multiple jets in front and behind the wiper blade. I don't know what Infiniti was thinking when they changed the design on the 2nd gen, especially using plastic nozzles that break when adjusting.

Difference in spray pattern: The single nozzle sprays a "V" shape while the new ones spray like the 1st gen FX which is a solid stream but leave a trail behind.


Part number for the passenger side: 28930-1CD0A
Part number for the driver side: I will update this thread once I order it

PHOTOS: (Left - Old Design, Right - New Design)

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I don't think those are upgraded nozzles. The new one you posted on the right in the picture is the one I have already on my FX since day 1.

It looks like you have it backwards. Your FX is a 2012 right? I think the nozzles you bought is for the 2009 and 2011 models. Yours is actually the new design.

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Yeah just remembered the newer infiniti's spray a v shape pattern. While the 09-11 FX models had 3 smaller nozzles.

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I don't think those are upgraded nozzles. The new one you posted on the right in the picture is the one I have already on my FX since day 1.

It looks like you have it backwards. Your FX is a 2012 right? I think the nozzles you bought is for the 2009 and 2011 models. Yours is actually the new design.

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Yeah just remembered the newer infiniti's spray a v shape pattern. While the 09-11 FX models had 3 smaller nozzles.

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Yeah my 09 came with the nozzles on the right also, so you may actually have downgraded.
 
Hrm, that's interesting... When I went to pick it up, I asked the parts guy and he checked into all the years for the 2nd gen and this was the only option. There was a note for this part indicating the old design was replaced with this. I haven't had the opportunity to test the three nozzle design while on the highway, etc. I'll test this out over the next few days and see how they work.

To be honest, I don't like the plastic nozzle insert in the single nozzle design, it breaks too easily and its hard to move around. If you use a big needle or screwdrivers, you will deform the plastic changing the spray pattern or breaking the tip. Plus it doesn't cover much, especially on the highway with the wind blowing it down, you get dry spots on the sides of both wiper blades. At least with the three nozzles i can angle them in the left, center and right of the wiper blade.

I guess I'll see how it really handles over the course of the next few days :)
 
The three nozzle design is nice it does the job. We just had a big snow storm so I'm using it on the highway daily on all the salt slush mist from driving behind people.
 
I picked up the driver side three nozzle replacement yesterday and finished off the changeover. We looked at the system again and all nozzle part numbers are replaced with the three nozzle design. Reading into that more it appears their single nozzle design may have not panned out as planned and they went back to the original design. So if you're planning to replaced one, you may not get what you're expecting.

The three nozzles work much better on highway driving, the streams don't get pushed down as much as the single spray design. Plus you can angle all six nozzles to varying spots on the windshield.

I'll be honest though, I loved the 1st gen wiper mounted nozzles much better. I'm wondering if the arms would fit the 2nd gen.
 
Do you guys know if there is a easy way to get to where the actual mechanism is? I think i have a loose hose or something cause theres no spray or anything but my windsheild wipers whipe after i hit the sprayer.
 
So if you open the hood, at the edge of the hood near the windshield, there's a black rubber seal going from one side to the other, that's the actual hose. Smart if you think about it :) the motor is at the bottom of the tank where you fill the fluid in, that's by the passenger headlight. If it's cold where you are, the fluid froze.

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I put in brand new fluid and tried but no go. Should i hear a sound or anything when i have it going? I thought i remembered hearing like a buzz sound or something but i dont hear it anymore. Broken motor maybe?
 
Even if theres a clog, you should still hear the motor going. If it isn't, check fuse, if fuse is okay, possibly debris holding the motor but I would assume there's a filter to prevent that. Best way to hear the motor, pop the hood, open the cap and have someone hit the spray switch while listening inside the tank

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Alright so the motor is working and i hear it going but no liquid. What do i do to check for clogs?? i cant seem to get to the unit. Do i have to take the front bumper off or something?
 
After confirming you have enough fluid in the tank and there's no fluid leaking out from under the car when hitting the sprayer.

Has the temps been freezing where you are?

I would check to make sure there's no kink in the hose going from the fender up and around the hinge:

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Then pull off the rubber seal/hose from the first nozzle sprayer, go back in the car and hit the switch to spray. If you see fluid coming out, then there's a clog inside the nozzles or the hose.

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If fluid still does not come out, you'll have to gain access to the fluid tank. The tank is right behind the passenger side front wheel well liner. To get that liner off is a bit of work. There's probably a way to get to it from under the car but I'm not sure at this point. Maybe if you drop the main cover from underneath the engine, there'll be enough room to see the motors (I would take a photo but the car's outside, its cold and dirty today).
 
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Well i checked the hose and nothing. the nozzles seem fine no clogs. The liquid is still fine, and tried pouring new liquid and nothing. Its kinda hard to get to the actual tank. Ill see if i can find a way without removing too much.
 
Sorry for reviving old thread but I'm looking to upgrade my spray nozzles as well. I have an 09 and it has 2 nozzles with V-style jet streams. Anyone know if there's a fan-style nozzle that's plug and play for the 09+?

Example of the fan-style spray nozzle I'm talking about:
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no issues with reviving old threads, if there's a need, let's get it answered, after all we're a community full of knowledge.

Can't see the photo, says it's been moved or removed. Just to be clear on the two styles, there's the V style with three streams and the fan style where it's just a spray pattern. The V style with 3 streams, the nozzle can be purchased alone and it's not expensive, the fan style on the other hand seems to come with the rubber seal and the two nozzles attached. The rubber seal is the tube as well that transports liquid between both nozzles.

Now that was the case when this thread was created originally but may have changed now. Parts would know if that's still the case.

One thing though is that with the V style, the streams are strong enough to withstand most winds but the fan style are suppressed pretty easily. That's why I opted for the V style. Oh and the fan style breaks easily when adjusting..
 
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