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Kjetil S
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Headlamp washers not working
« on: Feb 1st, 2007, 5:01pm » |
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As the topic states, my headlamp washers doesn't work (as in doesn't pop up)
I tried them when I had one replaced this summer (one was missing a head) and they were both working great back then.
When I push the windscreen washer-button now, nothing happens (except for the windscreen getting wet ofcourse).
Any ideas? Do the headlamp washers have their own pump?
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Matt
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Re: Headlamp washers not working
« Reply #1 on: Feb 1st, 2007, 6:26pm » |
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the headlight need to be on 
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Matt
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Re: Headlamp washers not working
« Reply #3 on: Feb 1st, 2007, 6:30pm » |
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have you tried to gently pull the washer up? ive seen some screen washes that go all gungey and can sieze things up
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Kjetil S
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Re: Headlamp washers not working
« Reply #4 on: Feb 1st, 2007, 6:33pm » |
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yes, and they won't pull out easily, but they do come out. I wonder if there is an extra pump for the headlamp washers that may be dead? or is there some sort of intricate valve system?
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Re: Headlamp washers not working
« Reply #5 on: Feb 1st, 2007, 7:54pm » |
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Yes they have a seperate pump, they also have a relay in the fusebox situated in the glovebox.
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Re: Headlamp washers not working
« Reply #7 on: Mar 3rd, 2007, 4:37pm » |
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Okay, have finally had time to do some checking and here's what I've found:
The fuse was ok.
The relay seemed stuck. Couldn't budge it. Is there supposed to be something locking it in place?
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