Disable washer + headlight wipers - which fuse?

m1tch1987 · May 28th, 2011, 21:46

Hi everyone,

My headlight wipers are basically shot, if they are used they will scratch the headlights which is bad! The washer pump has failed, but its ok as a new one is on its way by the garage who I bought the car off today.

Basically I need to know where the fuse is to disable the washer or indeed the headlight wiper motors so that I don't accidently knock the stalk and scratch up my headlights - can I simply unplug the motors?

I want to disable them now so that the new wipers can arrive in time.

Dog_Book · May 28th, 2011, 21:51

Open bonnet, in front of rad you should see wiring and 2 connectors that have green insides. these are the looms going to both motors, disconnect both job done

m1tch1987 · May 28th, 2011, 21:53

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dog_Book

Open bonnet, in front of rad you should see wiring and 2 connectors that have green insides. these are the looms going to both motors, disconnect both job done

I am guessing that there is 1 each side? or are they bundled together? I know there is the horn wiring there as well, anyone got a photo? Makes sense to unplug the motors, good call!

Dog_Book · May 28th, 2011, 21:54

give me 2 mins

Dog_Book · May 28th, 2011, 22:00

Here hopefully yours is the same as a 1998 :P

The Hooded Claw · May 28th, 2011, 22:00

EXACTLY wot "Dog" said .... If I plug back in my Headlight Wipers/Washers on the 850 ... my Screen wipers stay on PERMINANT!!!

m1tch1987 · May 28th, 2011, 22:13

Awesome! Thanks guys! I will disable them tomorrow to have some peace of mind until the new wipers arrive! Then try and fit them lol

m1tch1987 · May 29th, 2011, 11:13

Am I correct it is these?

The Hooded Claw · May 29th, 2011, 11:17

You certainly are Young Man ... Dem are the little buggers reet enough !!!

m1tch1987 · May 29th, 2011, 11:19

Quote:

Originally Posted by The Hooded Claw

You certainly are Young Man ... Dem are the little buggers reet enough !!!

Thanks for the confirmation, just needed to check I hadn't unplugged a fan or something lol the horn wiring runs elsewhere so thats fine, the green insides is actually a dust/damp seal as the plug are situated where water might get etc, might cover the ends over with some tape to make sure they are ok.

May 28th, 2011, 21:46	#1
m1tch1987 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2013 12:08 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Berkhamsted	Disable washer + headlight wipers - which fuse? Hi everyone, My headlight wipers are basically shot, if they are used they will scratch the headlights which is bad! The washer pump has failed, but its ok as a new one is on its way by the garage who I bought the car off today. Basically I need to know where the fuse is to disable the washer or indeed the headlight wiper motors so that I don't accidently knock the stalk and scratch up my headlights - can I simply unplug the motors? I want to disable them now so that the new wipers can arrive in time.

May 28th, 2011, 21:51	#2
Dog_Book Idiot Last Online: Apr 21st, 2019 17:29 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Derby	Open bonnet, in front of rad you should see wiring and 2 connectors that have green insides. these are the looms going to both motors, disconnect both job done __________________ Vectra VXR estate convert Experience = V40 1998 2.0 CD lots of mods Busy pestering the poor sods here now

May 28th, 2011, 21:54	#4
Dog_Book Idiot Last Online: Apr 21st, 2019 17:29 Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Derby	give me 2 mins __________________ Vectra VXR estate convert Experience = V40 1998 2.0 CD lots of mods Busy pestering the poor sods here now

May 28th, 2011, 22:00	#6
The Hooded Claw Owner Volvovehiclesclub Last Online: Apr 4th, 2014 12:18 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Choosing which Volvo to go out in Today !!! lex parsimoniae View Photos By: The Hooded Claw	EXACTLY wot "Dog" said .... If I plug back in my Headlight Wipers/Washers on the 850 ... my Screen wipers stay on PERMINANT!!! __________________ 2000 C70 T5 Phase 1 240 Bhp in Saffron Orange ("SAPPHIRE") 2001 S80 2435cc Now with Andy Northface () 1994 960 CD 3.0 Estate ("The Purple Monster") VOC 25900 lex parsimoniae

May 29th, 2011, 11:17	#9
The Hooded Claw Owner Volvovehiclesclub Last Online: Apr 4th, 2014 12:18 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Choosing which Volvo to go out in Today !!! lex parsimoniae View Photos By: The Hooded Claw	You certainly are Young Man ... Dem are the little buggers reet enough !!! __________________ 2000 C70 T5 Phase 1 240 Bhp in Saffron Orange ("SAPPHIRE") 2001 S80 2435cc Now with Andy Northface () 1994 960 CD 3.0 Estate ("The Purple Monster") VOC 25900 lex parsimoniae

May 28th, 2011, 22:13	#7
m1tch1987 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2013 12:08 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Berkhamsted	Awesome! Thanks guys! I will disable them tomorrow to have some peace of mind until the new wipers arrive! Then try and fit them lol

May 29th, 2011, 11:13	#8
m1tch1987 Premier Member Last Online: Dec 29th, 2013 12:08 Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Berkhamsted	Am I correct it is these?

Currently Active Users Viewing This Thread: 1 (0 members and 1 guests)