Headlamp Washers on 850 AWD

Aug 21st, 2003, 15:30

Hi folks,

Plenty of water in the tank, headlamp wipers going beautifully but zilch water coming out of the wiper jets. The windscreen washer water is AOK (front and rear). I've traced the rubber tubing as far as my thick wrists will allow behind the radiator grille and they all seem to be connected.

. . . . any thoughts?

Thanks in anticipation,
BigG
Warrington

rstrang · Aug 21st, 2003, 17:24

There is a non-return valve under the damping material on the bonnet, could be blocked or faulty.

Richard

Aug 21st, 2003, 17:58

Hi Richard,

yeah, that's the one for the windscreen washers, isn't it? They are all OK, it's just the headlamp washers that are US.

Sorry if I've misunderstood your reply and thanks for taking the trouble.

Cheers
Geoff

Aug 22nd, 2003, 10:07

Geoff,
I had the exact same problem, there is a T valve tucked in between the drivers side headlamp and the rad, on mine it was all crusty and blocked. I had to remove the headlamp wiper arm and trim to get to unclip it, prised it apart and the rubber washer was well and truly b*ggered, borrowed a small piece of the wifes washing up gloves to replace it with and hey presto clean headlights!!
Hope this helps
M@

rstrang · Aug 22nd, 2003, 16:16

Looks like I was on the right tack but the wrong place...DOH x(

Richard

Sep 18th, 2003, 08:36

Hi Guys,

Many thanks for all your replies. I am on my way to attack a certain pair of rubber gloves!!

Cheers,
Geoff

Aug 21st, 2003, 15:30	#1
Jiffers Guest Location:	Headlamp Washers on 850 AWD Hi folks, Plenty of water in the tank, headlamp wipers going beautifully but zilch water coming out of the wiper jets. The windscreen washer water is AOK (front and rear). I've traced the rubber tubing as far as my thick wrists will allow behind the radiator grille and they all seem to be connected. . . . . any thoughts? Thanks in anticipation, BigG Warrington

Aug 21st, 2003, 17:24	#2
rstrang Junior Member Last Online: Aug 17th, 2007 14:53 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Reading	RE: Headlamp Washers on 850 AWD There is a non-return valve under the damping material on the bonnet, could be blocked or faulty. Richard

Aug 21st, 2003, 17:58	#3
Jiffers Guest Location:	RE: Headlamp Washers on 850 AWD Hi Richard, yeah, that's the one for the windscreen washers, isn't it? They are all OK, it's just the headlamp washers that are US. Sorry if I've misunderstood your reply and thanks for taking the trouble. Cheers Geoff

Aug 22nd, 2003, 10:07	#4
MatT5 Guest Location:	RE: Headlamp Washers on 850 AWD Geoff, I had the exact same problem, there is a T valve tucked in between the drivers side headlamp and the rad, on mine it was all crusty and blocked. I had to remove the headlamp wiper arm and trim to get to unclip it, prised it apart and the rubber washer was well and truly b*ggered, borrowed a small piece of the wifes washing up gloves to replace it with and hey presto clean headlights!! Hope this helps M@

Aug 22nd, 2003, 16:16	#5
rstrang Junior Member Last Online: Aug 17th, 2007 14:53 Join Date: Dec 2001 Location: Reading	RE: Headlamp Washers on 850 AWD Looks like I was on the right tack but the wrong place...DOH x( Richard

Sep 18th, 2003, 08:36	#6
Jiffers Guest Location:	RE: Headlamp Washers on 850 AWD Hi Guys, Many thanks for all your replies. I am on my way to attack a certain pair of rubber gloves!! Cheers, Geoff

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