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Headlight washer jets and HIDs
« on: 04 May 2013, 12:32:14 »
Car just failed the mot under the new rules for headlight washer.
one was inoperative and the other defective must mention one is missing all together been like that since i got the car 2 years ago. I am wondering if i can remove them completely and whether this would be legal.
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Re: Headlight washer jets and HIDs
« Reply #1 on: 04 May 2013, 12:35:47 »
mot station mentioned that if the car was fitted with HID as standard then they must have washer jets the mot guidelines don't specify what date these come into effect from any ideas
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Re: Headlight washer jets and HIDs
« Reply #2 on: 04 May 2013, 12:44:07 »
They are there for a reason  :y - The can degrade badly due to road muck, so its worth keeping them  :y

Most likely a blockage in the pipe or in the jet, visually check them  :y
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Re: Headlight washer jets and HIDs
« Reply #3 on: 04 May 2013, 15:29:12 »
One definately missing and I'm having huge problems locating spares
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Re: Headlight washer jets and HIDs
« Reply #4 on: 04 May 2013, 15:46:36 »
What year mate?  Which side missing?  Think I may have a couple of mini facelift ones somewhere in the garage. ;)
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Re: Headlight washer jets and HIDs
« Reply #5 on: 04 May 2013, 16:01:02 »
S reg 98/99 chap n/s they are so ruddy rare its been a mare trying to replace how much would you want for them may take both off your hands if you have them.
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Re: Headlight washer jets and HIDs
« Reply #6 on: 04 May 2013, 20:06:09 »
I'll have a look and let you know - I know they're as rare as rocking horse poo, so I bought some when I saw some for sale.  Last one I bought was £15 off OOF.  Now got a f/l so no need for these now
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Re: Headlight washer jets and HIDs
« Reply #7 on: 05 May 2013, 09:29:45 »
Thanks chap  ;D
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Re: Headlight washer jets and HIDs
« Reply #8 on: 06 May 2013, 12:01:22 »
any news chap
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Re: Headlight washer jets and HIDs
« Reply #9 on: 06 May 2013, 14:03:11 »
These are £48 EACH from Vauxhall. I may have some tucked away if needs be .......
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Re: Headlight washer jets and HIDs
« Reply #10 on: 06 May 2013, 21:11:41 »
Just to clarify i have the omega b so if any one can help i'll be very gratefull. I am now getting very confused to the version i have is the omega b the mini facelift or the facelift my reg is a s Plate so if anyone has a clue to which version this is please let me know im desperate
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Re: Headlight washer jets and HIDs
« Reply #11 on: 06 May 2013, 21:15:00 »
Quote from: animal65 on 06 May 2013, 21:11:41
Just to clarify i have the omega b so if any one can help i'll be very gratefull. I am now getting very confused to the version i have is the omega b the mini facelift or the facelift my reg is a s Plate so if anyone has a clue to which version this is please let me know im desperate
Are your head rests solid or hollow?
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Re: Headlight washer jets and HIDs
« Reply #12 on: 06 May 2013, 21:15:54 »
Quote from: animal65 on 06 May 2013, 21:11:41
Just to clarify i have the omega b so if any one can help i'll be very gratefull. I am now getting very confused to the version i have is the omega b the mini facelift or the facelift my reg is a s Plate so if anyone has a clue to which version this is please let me know im desperate
All Omegas are "B". "Standard" Omega up to mid `97, mini facelift up to late `99, facelift thereafter
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Re: Headlight washer jets and HIDs
« Reply #13 on: 06 May 2013, 21:17:22 »
Quote from: animal65 on 06 May 2013, 21:11:41
Just to clarify i have the omega b so if any one can help i'll be very gratefull. I am now getting very confused to the version i have is the omega b the mini facelift or the facelift my reg is a s Plate so if anyone has a clue to which version this is please let me know im desperate

They're ALL Omega Bs. Some are pre facelift, some are a 'mini facelift' ie they look the same as the preface lift but has some upgrades under the skin. Face lift cars are those from around 2000 that have the grille attached to the bonnet & have the same family look as all the other vauxhalls of the day.
Your S reg is NOT a facelift but could be either of the preface lift or mini face lift (Mini facelift have a hole in the headrests & audio controls on the steering wheel.

there's a guide here somewhere on the forum if you have a look  :y :y
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Re: Headlight washer jets and HIDs
« Reply #14 on: 06 May 2013, 21:18:55 »
Quote from: Andy B on 06 May 2013, 21:17:22
Quote from: animal65 on 06 May 2013, 21:11:41
Just to clarify i have the omega b so if any one can help i'll be very gratefull. I am now getting very confused to the version i have is the omega b the mini facelift or the facelift my reg is a s Plate so if anyone has a clue to which version this is please let me know im desperate

They're ALL Omega Bs. Some are pre facelift, some are a 'mini facelift' ie they look the same as the preface lift but has some upgrades under the skin. Face lift cars are those from around 2000 that have the grille attached to the bonnet & have the same family look as all the other vauxhalls of the day.
Your S reg is NOT a facelift but could be either of the preface lift or mini face lift (Mini facelift have a hole in the headrests & audio controls on the steering wheel.

there's a guide here somewhere on the forum if you have a look  :y :y
Wrong way round Mr Beanz. Mini f/l had the solid headrests.
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