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Headlight washer pump
« on: 19 January 2016, 21:18:21 »
My headlight washer pump is kaput and i've thought about replacing it,but is it really necessary?
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Re: Headlight washer pump
« Reply #1 on: 19 January 2016, 21:26:49 »
Do you have Xenon lights?  If so, then the washers must work for its MOT.
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Re: Headlight washer pump
« Reply #2 on: 20 January 2016, 07:42:55 »
Well I didn't know that and I guess the MOT tester doesn't either.As i'm driving a CDX it should have xenons fitted I suppose.Does anyone have a spare for sale?
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Re: Headlight washer pump
« Reply #3 on: 20 January 2016, 07:45:29 »
Should have, will che k tonight and get back to you

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Re: Headlight washer pump
« Reply #4 on: 20 January 2016, 09:06:50 »
Quote from: gbh on 20 January 2016, 07:42:55
Well I didn't know that and I guess the MOT tester doesn't either.As i'm driving a CDX it should have xenons fitted I suppose.Does anyone have a spare for sale?


I know the general perception is that mechanics aren't very cerebral, however it is their job.  ???  Keith'll see you right  :)
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Re: Headlight washer pump
« Reply #5 on: 20 January 2016, 11:42:41 »
Is the pump not working or is it just blocked....?

If you can hear the pump, Id suggest its just blocked....
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Re: Headlight washer pump
« Reply #6 on: 20 January 2016, 11:46:39 »
Quote from: minifreek on 20 January 2016, 11:42:41
Is the pump not working or is it just blocked....?

If you can hear the pump, Id suggest its just blocked....

If one jet works ... the pump works !!

It's a blockage ..nowt else .. :)

(or am I confusing threads ???

http://www.omegaowners.com/forum/index.php?topic=134168.0)
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Re: Headlight washer pump
« Reply #7 on: 20 January 2016, 11:54:12 »
Don't headlamp-washer-equipped models have two pumps? One for screen and one for the lamps? As per...



Just in case you hear a buzzing, but it's the other pump you're hearing... Pull the plug off one to confirm the headlamp pump is still working/dead?
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Re: Headlight washer pump
« Reply #8 on: 20 January 2016, 16:50:50 »
H/L washer pump is red
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Re: Headlight washer pump
« Reply #9 on: 20 January 2016, 16:52:51 »
Why did I know Rob would be along with a picture any minute?  :) Great stuff!  :)
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Re: Headlight washer pump
« Reply #10 on: 20 January 2016, 16:55:36 »
And here`s the pump in question ;)
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Re: Headlight washer pump
« Reply #11 on: 20 January 2016, 18:34:14 »
It's a daft question I know but you are checking them with the lights turned on aren't you?
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Re: Headlight washer pump
« Reply #12 on: 20 January 2016, 20:19:22 »
Well I was sure but now i'll double check,assuming it works at the same time as screen wash? But i'm pretty sure its kaput and unplugged too.Now how would you ever know if it needed water?
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Re: Headlight washer pump
« Reply #13 on: 20 January 2016, 20:29:01 »
Yes works at same time as screen washer[as long as headlamps are on]feeds off same bottle as screen wash,so if screen is getting washed so are headlights.I seem to remember being told that washer bottle is bigger capacity on cars with headlamp wash than on models without.Don't know how true that is though.
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Re: Headlight washer pump
« Reply #14 on: 20 January 2016, 20:31:54 »
6.3 litres vs 5 ;)

Gives a short 1 second blast when you pull the front washer switch... But only when the headlights are on :y
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