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[MV6Matt]

Can any one tell me if installing the Headlamp washers from an Elite to a CDX without them is possible (and difficult or not?)
Will the electrics already be on the loom or do I need to get that off thre donor car too?
Any help appreciated.
Matthew

[sev]

MAtt, you'll need the bigger washer bottle and possibly any different mountings, and some pipe!

In essence the justs will need holes drilling in the plastics, and then plumbing in to the pump, which on headlamp washer applications is a separate unit as it operates at slightly higher pressure than the windscreen pump.

The lectrics will normally be on the same circuit, so it's just a case of ensuring that they are both wired so that they operate together.

It ,may not look factory behind the scenes, but it'll do what it's designed for.

Alternatively you could rig up a secondary washer bottle to do the same thing, just operating the headlamp jets.

Hope this helps.

[TheBoy]

Wiring all in place, but need relay in relay box.

Different washer bottle, and a bit of pipework...

[sev]

see... nice and easy!

[Agemo]

Looks easy, you can either use the bigger size bottle, or add another standard one, there is enough room.

[MV6Matt]

'Morning folks
Thanks very much for your help.
I guess if I'll start off using all the parts from a donor vehicle and go from there..........

Thanks for the encouragement, much apprieciated.  

Matthew

[Jimbob]

One other thing, is try and look at a car with washer, leave one on, remove the other, see if there is much of a difference in light output, you may find the light cuts off earlier.

[MV6Matt]

....Sounds like an idea! I might try looking at one (if I can find such a vehicle open to view as it were) with 'em on to see where things go anyway and follow right routes for the pipes (being cak handed generally)
Thanks for the tip too.

Matthew

[willyboy]

Personally wouldnt bother as it only squirts water on doesnt wipe em !!
PS got bigger bottle spare if you do go ahead, but you would need additional pump I think too they work seperately :-/

[MV6Matt]

Ok if I get started and it works out I'll let you know - cheers for the offer.
 

[HerefordElite]

Looks easy, you can either use the bigger size bottle, or add another standard one, there is enough room.

you will need to use the BIG bottle from a donor which will have the 2nd high pressure pump required to fire the headlight washers

this pic might   help you see the route of hoses from bottle (removed) to jets, i think the headlight pump is the one i  tucked up by fans :-/

[MV6Matt]

Great picture............ although may have had the opposite effect than may have been intended!  
Bloody hell - for Headlamp washers!   - I'll get me coat  
Think it's girding my loins time - will be sending off for the washers etc tomorrow. Might need some help with this one..............

[markey mark]

which relay is it jaime

[TheBoy]

which relay is it jaime

See Marks DTM relay layout in Tech Info section for relay locations

[tunnie]

for facelifts is it not the same washer bottle?