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geoffk



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Both Front headligth washers are not working..

Both my front headlight washers are not working and i have done a search and can not find any instructions on how to do it..
I think the pipe has come off the bottle as i can see water on the drive when i press the button but the window washer are working great...
Any idiot proof way of getting to the bottle?..I have tried the taking the headlight out route but could not get my stubby hands in to find the pipe...Thanks all.

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wizking



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Look here;

http://www.freel2.com/forum/topic13658.htm...her+bottle

Post #171378 11th Feb 2013 10:40 pm
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And here Thumbs Up Thanks to EY Bow down

https://www.freel2.com/gallery/albums/user...Shield.pdf

Post #171380 11th Feb 2013 10:43 pm
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geoffk



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Thanks for that,Has anyone done it without taking the wheel off as it will be a first on any car if i have to... Laughing

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geoffk



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Well i attempted to do it today,It all came off and i got to the bottle,
Got the wife to sit in the car while i was under and she pressed the button ten times, the left hand motor as i looked at it from the front wheel worked and sprayed the windows but no sound from the right hand motor and no headlight washed...Any ideas on next move....Do not remember anyone having a problem with the motors before.. Mad

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wizking



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Does the other motor not work the rear washer?

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Did you have the headlights turned on.

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wizking



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Actually, the rear washer might work from the same motor in reverse. Good point Sadler.

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Post #172055 17th Feb 2013 7:47 pm
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Headlight motor will only operate with the headlights on AND if there is sufficient washer fluid present, below a certain level it stops the headlight cleaning function to preserve washer fluid for the windows.

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geoffk



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Never had headlights turned on...OH I feel a dick..... Rolling Eyes Will try again. When i am thinking.

Did not have to remove the front wheel..But the remains of our BALA trip are still visible..

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PaddyMcG



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Don't know if you got it sorted, but I tackled the 'headlamp washers not working' today. I too got a damp patch on my drive when I washed my window (with lights turned on!).
After doing battle with the wheel arch covers, and losing due to some of the bolts just spinning on their threads, I decided to try elsewhere. I took a headlamp unit out, and managed to get my fingers down inside. Here I found the pipe feeding the washer unit had become disconnected. Got it back on. Did the same on the other side. I now have two working headlamp washers!

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wizking



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Nicely done Paddy. Good to know you can get the pipe back on via headlamp removal. Thumbs Up

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You have to turn on the lights and it only works every 3rd try or you will soon run short of water.

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geoffk



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Them two bolts that are continuously spinning...Put a screwdriver under the heads and unscrew with spanners and then they come off...Took me ages to suss it...

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