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Post by E86 » Tue May 26, 2020 4:59 pm

Good point Andybutters & enuff_zed :thumbsup:

The MOT inspection manual (link here) says exactly what enuff_zed posted.

I guess all E85 & E86 will be first used before 1st September 2009 so their headlamp washers won't be tested, irrespective of whether they have Xenons or not.

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Post by Rldee007 » Thu Jan 19, 2023 5:21 pm

I read on loads of forums that this is the case regarding the MOT, headlamp washers and pre 2009 cars.

One of my headlamp washers leaked (a lot), where the tank would be emptied within 24 hours. So I removed the fuse, discounted the pipe work from the headlamp washer pump and then cable tied it to the FEM, and put a rubber cap with a jubilee clip on the output of the headlamp washer pump to ensure it doesn't leak.

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Post by DevonPaul » Thu Jan 19, 2023 6:47 pm

We've got a leaker on the wife's MC.

I'm assuming it is bumper off to replace them?

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Post by Mr Tidy » Thu Jan 19, 2023 8:34 pm

Hi Paul, in theory you might be able to do it by removing the cover from the headlamp access in the wheel-arch liner, but Ross at RBM had to remove the front part of the arch liner when he sorted mine.

Easier than removing the bumper though!
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Post by DevonPaul » Sat Jan 21, 2023 4:19 pm

Thanks - I'll have a play. At least I assume why the washer tank empties and an accusing puddle appears next to the offside front wheel.

I was NOT looking forwards to taking the bumper off.
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Post by inkey$ » Sat Jan 21, 2023 4:27 pm

Bumper off is super easy and by far the most convenient way to fix the washers or fog-lights. Lots of how-to’s on YouTube to help you out too. Just make sure you get the shut-line parallel with the bonnet before you tighten up the top bolts fully.

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