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The rear windshield washer on my vibe just "dribbles" washer fluid on the window. Is this the norm, or should it actually "spray" out?

that's the way it is. normal.

the dribble makes sure the fluid won't fly off, especially at high speedthe '05 has a split dribble which seems to provide better spread, especially on the first wipe

Thanks for the quick responses!

Off topic but where is Blandon? Good to see more PA members!

Philly,Blandon is just east of Reading and about 50 minutes NW of Philadelphia.

Oh! Ok, welcome aboard!

Quote, originally posted by sylvainber »the dribble makes sure the fluid won't fly off, especially at high speedthe '05 has a split dribble which seems to provide better spread, especially on the first wipeHey moderators.... shouldn't this stuff carry a "mature content" disclaimer?

awww.. thats horible .. we all know were you mind is...

Don't feel bad I was going to type the same thing!!! LOL

Quote, originally posted by sylvainber »the dribble makes sure the fluid won't fly off, especially at high speedthe '05 has a split dribble which seems to provide better spread, especially on the first wipeI'll say! Two dribbles are better than one. Swapped out my '03s single nozzle unit for the '05 dual nozzle style, works so much better. Worth the

Odd, must not have worked out very well, because the '05 Part # 88969936 is Discon/Replaced by 88973344 which is the '03~'04 part #.

Quote, originally posted by tnpartsguy »Odd, must not have worked out very well, because the '05 Part # 88969936 is Discon/Replaced by 88973344 which is the '03~'04 part #.What is Toyota using on the Matrix? Single-drip or double-dribble? I'd still like to get the two-hole nozzle. Bummer that GM have pulled it from parts distribution!

Quote, originally posted by esjones »What is Toyota using on the Matrix? Single-drip or double-dribble? I'd still like to get the two-hole nozzle. Bummer that GM have pulled it from parts distribution! Isn't that an arcade game...sorry, I'm bored at work.

Quote, originally posted by tnpartsguy »Odd, must not have worked out very well, because the '05 Part # 88969936 is Discon/Replaced by 88973344 which is the '03~'04 part #.The nozzle I ordered from GM Parts Direct was 88969939... Looks like that one is still a good part number according to that site:GM PART # 88969939 *CATEGORY: AllPACK QTY: 1CORE CHARGE: $0.00GM LIST: $14.50OUR PRICE: $8.26DESCRIPTION: NOZZLEDoes that show up for you if you look it up?

Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic »GM PART # 88969939 *What does that asterick (*) mean after the part number??

They must still have some old stock, because that number changesd to the one I qouted above. I did order the New # so we can find out if it's a single or double-dribbler. Will let everyone know ASAP.Quote, originally posted by ColonelPanic »The nozzle I ordered from GM Parts Direct was 88969939... Looks like that one is still a good part number according to that site:GM PART # 88969939 *CATEGORY: AllPACK QTY: 1CORE CHARGE: $0.00GM LIST: $14.50OUR PRICE: $8.26DESCRIPTION: NOZZLEDoes that show up for you if you look it up?

I have changed out the single line nozzle, here is the post (you can read the entire post or go to page 2 for the instructions) One P/N for all now...http://forums.genvibe.com/zerothread?id=12385

my 04 (manufactured april) has the dual-dribble from the assembly line!

Quote, originally posted by Baltovibe »What does that asterick (*) mean after the part number??Means it's a special order part. I've got a full set of splash guards and the "active package" on order through them and they all have that asterisk next to them. Ordered everything 10 days ago - still waiting *sigh*

Quote, originally posted by MJN2 »Means it's a special order part.You got it... The asterisk means the part is special order through GM Parts Direct. If it was something they had in stock, it wouldn't have it I think. But I have yet order something through them that didn't have the asterisk. All have been special orders.

Out of curiosity, Colonel, what's been your normal wait time when you've ordered through them?

It depends... Here's my four orders, basically doing the math from date received minus date ordered; not accounting for weekends/etc. At the top is the only order so far this year, all the others were from the summer through fall of 2004.16 days: Splash guards, touch-up paint13 days: Rear washer nozzle, splash guards7 days: Remote keyless entry transmitter14 days: Cargo area mat, Vibe seat backpackSo, one week was the quickest for that remote. It does take a bit of time - some shipments just get held up. Especially if you order more than one thing from what my numbers show. IIRC, ToolGuy ordered his washer nozzle shortly before I did, but he ordered that individually. He received his part a few days before mine showed up, probably due to them having to track down the splash guards that were also on my order.Fear not, I'm sure they're on their way. But it sure does suck going to the site every day only to find your goodies are still "In Process." But once DHL gets your stuff, you'll have it in no time. It's just the ordering part that takes so bloody long sometimes. Maybe something you have coming is on backorder or the like... If you don't hear from them soon, I'd try to get in touch with them to find out what's going on. Not sure about their customer service, I haven't found the need to contact them thus far.

Thanks for the info. I've got a full set of splash guards ordered, and what I remember being called the "active package" in the Vibe accessory brochure.

I got mine today, Part # 88973344, has 2 'dribble' holes. LOL, this will be a great way to find out if someone's on GENVIBE....if they have the 2 hole rear wiper 'dribbler'.....lol

Hey, I've got a question for those of you with 05s. When you "dribble" fluid onto the rear windscreen without the rear wiper in use, does "dribbling" the fluid automatically sweep the rear wiiper as it does the front wipers when you spray the jets? Oh how I hate how it doesn't automatically sweep the rear wiper...I mean, why else would I be dribbling the fluid?