2005 s60 headlamp washers inoperative

Muzza80 · Feb 12th, 2016, 10:31

Hi all, my 2005 S60 Facelift EuroIII D5 headlamp washers are totally inoperative.

I'd had the front bumper off previously and checked all the pipework running to the washers and they were all connected fine, the washers themselves come out if I pull them manually, no issues there.

Washer bottle is full as far as I can tell although it does seem to leak all over the ground before filling up to the top of the spout, that said I had a look at the bottle itself with the bumper off and I cant see any cracks or leaks where the pumps join or the neck itself so I'm guessing there's some sort of overflow hole somewhere?

Does anyone know if there's a fuse specific to the headlight washer pump? I dont have the original owners manual unfortunately.

Simon Jones · Feb 12th, 2016, 12:06

Are you aware that the headlamp washers only operate on every fifth use of the windscreen washers? This may catch people out who are expecting them to operate on every squirt as they did on pre-facelift with wipers on the headlamps.

Muzza80 · Feb 12th, 2016, 12:21

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Originally Posted by Simon Jones

Are you aware that the headlamp washers only operate on every fifth use of the windscreen washers? This may catch people out who are expecting them to operate on every squirt as they did on pre-facelift with wipers on the headlamps.

Hi Simon, thanks for the reply.

Yes aware of that, they dont work full stop. Obviously pump or fuse i'd guess but i dont know the fuse locations due to not having the manual.

owyn · Feb 12th, 2016, 19:36

Here you go

http://new.volvocars.com/ownersdocs/.../05v70_08a.htm

Number 15 in the engine bay. The pumps are a weak point and aren't as cheap as you'd hope. There is a Ford part number which is identical.

Muzza80 · Feb 13th, 2016, 18:49

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Originally Posted by owyn

Here you go

http://new.volvocars.com/ownersdocs/.../05v70_08a.htm

Number 15 in the engine bay. The pumps are a weak point and aren't as cheap as you'd hope. There is a Ford part number which is identical.

Thanks for that I'll check it.

Been doing some digging and seems like this is is pretty much identical:

http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/201513745104

I'll post up how I get on.

Richardkimber · Dec 11th, 2016, 22:33

Quote:

Originally Posted by Simon Jones

Are you aware that the headlamp washers only operate on every fifth use of the windscreen washers? This may catch people out who are expecting them to operate on every squirt as they did on pre-facelift with wipers on the headlamps.

So I presume to test them you have to operate the screen washers at least five times. Any specific length of time you have to hold them on for ?

Simon Jones · Dec 12th, 2016, 21:44

No idea I'm afraid. The HP pump never seemed to work on my last P2 model, and my current P3 XC70 does it every time and interestingly does the headlamps one side first, then the other. Presumably this is to provide the maximum effectiveness.

warninglight · Dec 14th, 2016, 09:02

The staggered washing is to keep the maximum amount of light on the road whilst cleaning them, the old wiper system used to do the same.

Feb 12th, 2016, 10:31	#1
Muzza80 Junior Member Last Online: Oct 12th, 2016 18:11 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glasgow	2005 s60 headlamp washers inoperative Hi all, my 2005 S60 Facelift EuroIII D5 headlamp washers are totally inoperative. I'd had the front bumper off previously and checked all the pipework running to the washers and they were all connected fine, the washers themselves come out if I pull them manually, no issues there. Washer bottle is full as far as I can tell although it does seem to leak all over the ground before filling up to the top of the spout, that said I had a look at the bottle itself with the bumper off and I cant see any cracks or leaks where the pumps join or the neck itself so I'm guessing there's some sort of overflow hole somewhere? Does anyone know if there's a fuse specific to the headlight washer pump? I dont have the original owners manual unfortunately.

Feb 12th, 2016, 19:36	#4
owyn Premier Member Last Online: Feb 9th, 2020 20:04 Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Doncaster	Here you go http://new.volvocars.com/ownersdocs/.../05v70_08a.htm Number 15 in the engine bay. The pumps are a weak point and aren't as cheap as you'd hope. There is a Ford part number which is identical. __________________ ex police V70 T5 '53' loadsa miles! Now gone ex police V70 T5 '07'. Now gone I have now left the stable and have an Audi

Dec 14th, 2016, 09:02	#8
warninglight VOC Member Last Online: May 27th, 2024 07:06 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: South Lakes	The staggered washing is to keep the maximum amount of light on the road whilst cleaning them, the old wiper system used to do the same. __________________ 2008 XC70 SE Lux D5 - 1966 Amazon - 1979 C202 Laplander Past: 1997 S70 TDi, 1997 C70 T5 GT, 2003 V70 Bi-Fuel, 2000 Ph2 V70 2.5D, 1997 V70R Auto FWD, 1998 V70R Manual AWD, 2004 XC90 D5 G/T, 2005 S60 D5

Feb 12th, 2016, 12:06	#2
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: May 29th, 2024 06:32 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	Are you aware that the headlamp washers only operate on every fifth use of the windscreen washers? This may catch people out who are expecting them to operate on every squirt as they did on pre-facelift with wipers on the headlamps.

Dec 12th, 2016, 21:44	#7
Simon Jones Premier Member Last Online: May 29th, 2024 06:32 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Salisbury (ish)	No idea I'm afraid. The HP pump never seemed to work on my last P2 model, and my current P3 XC70 does it every time and interestingly does the headlamps one side first, then the other. Presumably this is to provide the maximum effectiveness.

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