headlight washer jets

Andybutters · Post by **Andybutters** » Thu May 21, 2020 4:04 pm

Hi does anyone know wether or not the headlight washer jets can be repaired? if so any descriptions of "how to" would be great. I’ve blanked the leaking one off so the other one does work but no windscreen washer working so I’m assuming the motor is knackered.

cheers

Andy

ph001 · Post by **ph001** » Thu May 21, 2020 11:47 pm

The windscreen washer motor is separate to the headlight washer motor so something doesn’t add up there. Might be worth emptying the washer bottle and checking the filter for gunk.

Andybutters · Post by **Andybutters** » Fri May 22, 2020 6:35 am

Yes I know it's a separate motor, the headlight one is working, but nothing from the windscreen one. Will have a look at the filter
Cheers

Andybutters · Post by **Andybutters** » Mon May 25, 2020 7:55 pm

Well finally made some progress today, got the leaking headlight washer actuating using a bike pump with a bit of pipe on it, operated it a few times hooked it back up to the fluid supply and no leaks, it seems to have re sealed itself. The only down side is the windscreen pump is shot so ordered a new one. So hopefully once fitted I’ll have a fully working washer system.

Happy days.

Mr Tidy · Post by **Mr Tidy** » Mon May 25, 2020 8:13 pm

That's great news.

These headlamp washers are fine when they work, but a real PITA when they leak as you lose all the fluid for the screen-washers too.

Now mine aren't leaking I've pulled Fuse 40 to stop them working. That way I won't be getting streaks up the wings or losing jets/covers! I put it back in for the MOT though, just in case.

Andybutters · Post by **Andybutters** » Mon May 25, 2020 10:18 pm

Thanks mate, yes that might be a wise decision to pull the fuse, but I’m gonna bask in my own glory for now and enjoy my headlights being washed

Chris_D · Post by **Chris_D** » Mon May 25, 2020 10:23 pm

You can deactivate the headlight washers via Carly too. Reactivate for MOT obviousy.

wonkydonkey · Post by **wonkydonkey** » Mon May 25, 2020 11:02 pm

Chris_D wrote: ↑Mon May 25, 2020 10:23 pm You can deactivate the headlight washers via Carly too. Reactivate for MOT obviousy.

Not needed for MOT if they're not xenons

Chris_D · Post by **Chris_D** » Tue May 26, 2020 12:33 am

wonkydonkey wrote: ↑Mon May 25, 2020 11:02 pm
Chris_D wrote: ↑Mon May 25, 2020 10:23 pm You can deactivate the headlight washers via Carly too. Reactivate for MOT obviousy.
Not needed for MOT if they're not xenons

I thought headlight washers were only supplied with xenon cars?

wonkydonkey · Post by **wonkydonkey** » Tue May 26, 2020 7:49 am

Chris_D no, our Zeds have them even with halogen lights

biojo · Post by **biojo** » Tue May 26, 2020 9:06 am

Yeah my left nozzle is leaking, which means the fluid lasts around 3-4 weeks befores its empty.

on ebay you can get them for £73 delivered from abbroad but will take 3weeks to arrive, BMW wakefield £82 and here in 2 days, so for sake of a few quid ive gone with that

mr.tourette · Post by **mr.tourette** » Tue May 26, 2020 11:54 am

biojo wrote: ↑Tue May 26, 2020 9:06 am Yeah my left nozzle is leaking, which means the fluid lasts around 3-4 weeks befores its empty.

on ebay you can get them for £73 delivered from abbroad but will take 3weeks to arrive, BMW wakefield £82 and here in 2 days, so for sake of a few quid ive gone with that

Jesus talk about inflation, I replaced one of mine 3 years ago, it was 42 quid delivered

biojo · Post by **biojo** » Tue May 26, 2020 1:13 pm

mr.tourette wrote: ↑Tue May 26, 2020 11:54 am
biojo wrote: ↑Tue May 26, 2020 9:06 am Yeah my left nozzle is leaking, which means the fluid lasts around 3-4 weeks befores its empty.

on ebay you can get them for £73 delivered from abbroad but will take 3weeks to arrive, BMW wakefield £82 and here in 2 days, so for sake of a few quid ive gone with that
Jesus talk about inflation, I replaced one of mine 3 years ago, it was 42 quid delivered

for other bmws there 20-40, but some online are wanting £105 each, or £180 a pair

at least its only one for now and i dont have to take bumper off, as that had brand new clips last time

Andybutters · Post by **Andybutters** » Tue May 26, 2020 2:47 pm

Pre 2009 headlight washers don’t come under the mot, I’m sure I’ve read that.

enuff_zed · Post by **enuff_zed** » Tue May 26, 2020 2:56 pm

Andybutters wrote: ↑Tue May 26, 2020 2:47 pm Pre 2009 headlight washers don’t come under the mot, I’m sure I’ve read that.

The Tester will inspect vehicles first used on or after 1 September 2009 equipped with headlamp washers

Defect
a. Headlamp cleaning device:
i. inoperative - MINOR
ii. inoperative in the case of LED or gas discharge systems (HID) - MAJOR

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