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(Message started by: Kjetil S on Feb 1^st, 2007, 5:01pm)

Title: Headlamp washers not working
Post by Kjetil S on Feb 1^st, 2007, 5:01pm

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?

Title: Re: Headlamp washers not working
Post by Matt on Feb 1^st, 2007, 6:26pm

the headlight need to be on ;D

Title: Re: Headlamp washers not working
Post by Kjetil S on Feb 1^st, 2007, 6:27pm

yes yes yes, I know that ;D

still doesn't work though

Title: Re: Headlamp washers not working
Post by Matt on Feb 1^st, 2007, 6:30pm

have you tried to gently pull the washer up? ive seen some screen washes that go all gungey and can sieze things up

Title: Re: Headlamp washers not working
Post by Kjetil S on Feb 1^st, 2007, 6:33pm

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?

Title: Re: Headlamp washers not working
Post by Atlantic_blue on Feb 1^st, 2007, 7:54pm

Yes they have a seperate pump, they also have a relay in the fusebox situated in the glovebox.

Title: Re: Headlamp washers not working
Post by Kjetil S on Feb 1^st, 2007, 8:02pm

Seems like I'll have some checking to do then :)

Title: Re: Headlamp washers not working
Post by Kjetil S on Mar 3^rd, 2007, 4:37pm

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?