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Title: Facelift headlamp jets
Post by: Shackeng on 10 May 2013, 19:47:19

MOT tomorrow and just discovered inop headlamp washer jets both sides. Any quick checks to carry out?  :-\

Title: Re: Facelift headlamp jets
Post by: RobG on 10 May 2013, 19:49:32

Quote from: Shackeng on 10 May 2013, 19:47:19

MOT tomorrow and just discovered inop headlamp washer jets both sides. Any quick checks to carry out?  :-\

Green fuse next to relay in box by battery, if OK, stick 12V to pump
(http://i190.photobucket.com/albums/z257/belisensis/Headlampwasherrelay-1.jpg) (http://s190.photobucket.com/user/belisensis/media/Headlampwasherrelay-1.jpg.html)

Title: Re: Facelift headlamp jets
Post by: Shackeng on 10 May 2013, 20:01:38

Thanks Rob

Title: Re: Facelift headlamp jets
Post by: RobG on 10 May 2013, 20:05:53

If pump is knackered, remove jets prior to MOT then tester cannot issue a failure :D

Title: Re: Facelift headlamp jets
Post by: Shackeng on 10 May 2013, 20:46:03

Quote from: RobG on 10 May 2013, 20:05:53

If pump is knackered, remove jets prior to MOT then tester cannot issue a failure :D

Right, pump is off, and works with independent 12v applied, but did not work from stalk switch. I can only see  a fuse 26 10A for it, but as the number plate lamp works on the same fuse, what next? I can only assume it is the wiring. Does the bumper have to come off for jet removal? Also I've just seen a comment that if car has factory fitted HID's it must have working washer jets. ??? ??? ???

Might be a solution to solder a link from the main washer pump feed. :-\

Title: Re: Facelift headlamp jets
Post by: turtle-eyed-curt on 10 May 2013, 20:53:16

Did you make sure the lights were ON when you tried, hope I don't sound condescending but it's the little things we forget sometimes.

Title: Re: Facelift headlamp jets
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 May 2013, 20:54:33

It only works with the headlights switched on ::)

Apologies for shouting, but you might pull all your hair out for nothing ;D

Title: Re: Facelift headlamp jets
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 May 2013, 20:54:55

Must type faster :P

Title: Re: Facelift headlamp jets
Post by: Shackeng on 10 May 2013, 21:12:05

Quote from: turtle-eyed-curt on 10 May 2013, 20:53:16

Did you make sure the lights were ON when you tried, hope I don't sound condescending but it's the little things we forget sometimes.

I wondered when you'd spot that Pike!!! :-[ :-[ :-[

Thanks very much Curt, its amazing what I'm still learning about this car, and I've had it 2 years.
Only working with the lights on makes sense, as Page 16 of my manual states, which of course I've never read.

Thanks again Curt, at least I can take it in for the MOT now. :y :y :y

Title: Re: Facelift headlamp jets
Post by: Shackeng on 10 May 2013, 21:13:38

Thanks for all the helpful replies. OOF working as it should, in an emergency, and quickly. Great job guys, thanks again. :y :y :y

Title: Re: Facelift headlamp jets
Post by: 05omegav6 on 10 May 2013, 21:23:18

 ::)

Good luck :y

Title: Re: Facelift headlamp jets
Post by: Shackeng on 11 May 2013, 08:57:18

The word you were all looking for is " PLONKER". :-[ :-[ :-[ :) :y

Title: Re: Facelift headlamp jets
Post by: turtle-eyed-curt on 11 May 2013, 12:44:28

No problem, hope it passes.  :y

Title: Re: Facelift headlamp jets
Post by: Shackeng on 11 May 2013, 15:17:46

Yes thanks, passed with two advisories, front bushes worn - to be poly'd soon, and one rear disc slightly rusty. :y :y :y

Title: Re: Facelift headlamp jets
Post by: 05omegav6 on 11 May 2013, 15:27:52

Job jobbed then 8)

Title: Re: Facelift headlamp jets
Post by: Shackeng on 11 May 2013, 16:21:49

Quote from: ex taxi al on 11 May 2013, 15:27:52

Job jobbed then 8)

I think you mean 'non-job' jobbed Al!!! ::) ::) ::) :y