[C30] Headlight washers not working

AAmbro · Jan 6th, 2020, 23:06

2008 model. I put the headlight switch to headlight, turn car on, pull windscreen washer switch but it only sprays on windshield. Fuse seems fine.

Next I'd like to check the relay - does anyone know the location? I can't find it in passenger fusebox diagram or engine fuse box diagram. It has been suggested to switch windscreen washer relay with headlamp washer relay for test.

AAmbro · Jan 6th, 2020, 23:38

Found it.

AAmbro · Jan 7th, 2020, 23:31

Relay and fuse is working, headlight washer still not.

I tried to locate the pump /tank, but it's it possible that it is located somewhere behind passenger front wheel?

My refill hole for washer fluid is located at the back right (passenger side), just below windscreen.

TheFiend · Jan 8th, 2020, 00:29

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Originally Posted by AAmbro

2008 model. I put the headlight switch to headlight, turn car on, pull windscreen washer switch but it only sprays on windshield. Fuse seems fine.

Next I'd like to check the relay - does anyone know the location? I can't find it in passenger fusebox diagram or engine fuse box diagram. It has been suggested to switch windscreen washer relay with headlamp washer relay for test.

Headlight washers only operate with the headlight switch at the Dipped Beam/Main Beam selection, not when its at "0" - the Dipped Beam/ Main Beam flash

PRainbow · Jan 8th, 2020, 21:33

Mine only works one side. Do they work by pressure pushing the stalk out?

Leighman · Jan 12th, 2020, 15:20

The headlight washers don't work every time you wash the screen. They only wash the headlights every 5 or 6 activations.

AAmbro · Jan 12th, 2020, 18:46

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Originally Posted by PRainbow

Mine only works one side. Do they work by pressure pushing the stalk out?

Good question - either there are motor powered or pressure powered. If pressure powered you might have a leak?

Mine don't raise nor spray. Light setting not on 0 but short beam.

AAmbro · Jan 13th, 2020, 17:50

So I have found location of the tank. It is behind front right fender. I just need to find out how to "easily" access it to get to the high pressure pump. I don't want to take off the fender. Perhaps it will be possible to just remove inner plastic fender.

PRainbow · Jan 13th, 2020, 21:45

Horses for courses I guess, but I am not sure I can be bothered to go to all that hassle to get my one side going again to be honest. I keep my car spotlessly clean anyway, life is too short sometimes!

I will check to make sure I don’t have a leak though, never know where it could be leaking to.

StatusRed · Jan 18th, 2020, 19:33

I had one headlight washer fail in the past, I replaced the washer part and it fixed it.

Jan 6th, 2020, 23:06	#1
AAmbro New Member Last Online: Jan 27th, 2024 17:35 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ljubljana	[C30] Headlight washers not working 2008 model. I put the headlight switch to headlight, turn car on, pull windscreen washer switch but it only sprays on windshield. Fuse seems fine. Next I'd like to check the relay - does anyone know the location? I can't find it in passenger fusebox diagram or engine fuse box diagram. It has been suggested to switch windscreen washer relay with headlamp washer relay for test.

Jan 7th, 2020, 23:31	#3
AAmbro New Member Last Online: Jan 27th, 2024 17:35 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ljubljana	Relay and fuse is working, headlight washer still not. I tried to locate the pump /tank, but it's it possible that it is located somewhere behind passenger front wheel? My refill hole for washer fluid is located at the back right (passenger side), just below windscreen. Last edited by AAmbro; Jan 7th, 2020 at 23:39.

Jan 12th, 2020, 15:20	#6
Leighman Junior Member Last Online: Dec 12th, 2023 15:26 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Leigh-on-sea	The headlight washers don't work every time you wash the screen. They only wash the headlights every 5 or 6 activations. __________________ 2008 C30 D5 Geartronic

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StatusRed Premier Member Last Online: Yesterday 23:56 Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: Glasgow	I had one headlight washer fail in the past, I replaced the washer part and it fixed it. __________________ 2009 S40 SE Lux 2.0i \| 2022 Suzuki V-Strom 650 \| 2002 Audi TT 225 Previous: C70 Coupe 2.4i \| Saab 9-5 Aero \| Daihatsu SporTrak

Jan 8th, 2020, 21:33	#5
PRainbow Junior Member Last Online: Aug 29th, 2020 13:16 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Tunbridge Wells	Mine only works one side. Do they work by pressure pushing the stalk out?

Jan 13th, 2020, 17:50	#8
AAmbro New Member Last Online: Jan 27th, 2024 17:35 Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Ljubljana	So I have found location of the tank. It is behind front right fender. I just need to find out how to "easily" access it to get to the high pressure pump. I don't want to take off the fender. Perhaps it will be possible to just remove inner plastic fender.

Jan 13th, 2020, 21:45	#9
PRainbow Junior Member Last Online: Aug 29th, 2020 13:16 Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Tunbridge Wells	Horses for courses I guess, but I am not sure I can be bothered to go to all that hassle to get my one side going again to be honest. I keep my car spotlessly clean anyway, life is too short sometimes! I will check to make sure I don’t have a leak though, never know where it could be leaking to.

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