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Glyn

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Mot fail
« on: 02 July 2013, 14:53:52 »
Hi all

Just failed my mot.
Headlamp washers not working. :(
Is there a known problem or anything in particular I should check first.

Thanks

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Re: Mot fail
« Reply #1 on: 02 July 2013, 14:59:10 »
Assuming they were tested with lights on.
Green fuse in relay box by battery

If OK apply 12V to washer pump (red in pic)

If pump spins, remove it and clean filter
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Re: Mot fail
« Reply #2 on: 02 July 2013, 15:01:33 »
Thanks I'll check that when I get home
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Re: Mot fail
« Reply #3 on: 02 July 2013, 17:10:07 »
It,s the pump.

Ordered one off ebay £40. Seems a lot when the windscreen ones are under a tenner.

Mot tester says he's failed a fair few on this, as it's a relativley new test this year,
and most people are'nt aware of it, me included.

Also thanks for the pics RobG made finding the problem so much easier.
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Re: Mot fail
« Reply #4 on: 02 July 2013, 17:16:16 »
Been there, done that  :-X
Same story for me last year!
And strangely these pumps are more expensive than the windscreen one.
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Re: Mot fail
« Reply #5 on: 02 July 2013, 17:41:53 »
Quote from: Glyn on 02 July 2013, 17:10:07
It,s the pump.

Ordered one off ebay £40. Seems a lot when the windscreen ones are under a tenner.

Mot tester says he's failed a fair few on this, as it's a relativley new test this year,
and most people are'nt aware of it, me included.

Also thanks for the pics RobG made finding the problem so much easier.
:o :o :o Should have asked me
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Re: Mot fail
« Reply #6 on: 02 July 2013, 19:20:48 »
Quote from: Glyn on 02 July 2013, 17:10:07
It,s the pump.

Ordered one off ebay £40. Seems a lot when the windscreen ones are under a tenner.

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they deliver more than 4 time the amount of water!  ;)  ;)  ;)

Quote from: Glyn on 02 July 2013, 17:10:07
Also thanks for the pics RobG made finding the problem so much easier.

If you want pictures ................ RobG is the man!  :y  :y  :y


I'll have to check mine in the next few weeks before its MOT. The fuse for mine has been in the driver's door pocket for years!
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Re: Mot fail
« Reply #7 on: 02 July 2013, 19:49:09 »
£40 is daylight robbery.Cancel if you possibly can and contact RobG.  :o :y
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Re: Mot fail
« Reply #8 on: 02 July 2013, 21:15:01 »
what if you took them off---would it fail then---not there cannot fail--surely?
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Re: Mot fail
« Reply #9 on: 02 July 2013, 23:01:50 »
if they were on the car at time of build and leaving the factory, and the car has HID lamps fitted as std then yes it will fail the mot even if they have been removed.
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Re: Mot fail
« Reply #10 on: 02 July 2013, 23:20:21 »
Quote from: Albitz on 02 July 2013, 19:49:09
£40 is daylight robbery.Cancel if you possibly can and contact RobG.  :o :y

That's what I was thinking, but probably too late  :-\
Might be new though?
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Re: Mot fail
« Reply #11 on: 03 July 2013, 07:41:34 »
I agreed to buy and it doesn't seem right to cancel it.
 
Also it is a new one and still cheaper than the £75 stealers wanted.
Also promised fast delivery as I have ten days for a free retest.

One bonus is it only takes seconds to change. :), and quite pleased
that was all that was wrong with the car, no advisories even.
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Re: Mot fail
« Reply #12 on: 03 July 2013, 08:31:48 »
Yes, on the scale of things it was a good result, with an easy fix.  :y
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Re: Mot fail
« Reply #13 on: 03 July 2013, 12:47:19 »
Is it just me or does anyone else on here think that some MOT failures are very pernickety.
I know it,s the rules but,how many lower end cars have washers? :(
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Re: Mot fail
« Reply #14 on: 03 July 2013, 19:40:31 »
Quote from: ronnyd on 03 July 2013, 12:47:19
Is it just me or does anyone else on here think that some MOT failures are very pernickety.
I know it,s the rules but,how many lower end cars have washers? :(
It's just you ;D The rules have always been straight forward in this regard... If fitted, it needs to work :y
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