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Re: bosch extending headlamp wash jet doofer
« Reply #15 on: 23 March 2017, 05:52:41 »
A projector lens design does not a HID make...
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Re: bosch extending headlamp wash jet doofer
« Reply #16 on: 23 March 2017, 11:45:12 »
As for cleaning ...............

Remove from bumper.
Bung the outlet end up and fill with Cilit Bang or similar.
Leave overnight then pop round to your local garage.
Ask nicely if you can borrow there airline with blower nozzle and blast air threw them against the normal water flow.
This should blow out any shite and gunge in there then refit  :y
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Re: bosch extending headlamp wash jet doofer
« Reply #17 on: 23 March 2017, 18:17:19 »
Quote from: Doctor Gollum on 22 March 2017, 22:11:46
Were xenon lights not invented pre '97 then ???
Not on an Omega, no. Halogens only, including Elites and Plod (retail MV6 wasn't invented either)
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Re: bosch extending headlamp wash jet doofer
« Reply #18 on: 23 March 2017, 20:25:24 »
OK, if the car is pre '97 with halogens, then simply remove both washers and unplug the pump, and don't worry about it as the MoT won't cover them.

Post '97 with Xenons/hids/anything BUT halogen, then soak it in some coke/bicarb/vinegar/household descale of choice and get it working as the MoT WILL cover it ;)
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Re: bosch extending headlamp wash jet doofer
« Reply #19 on: 23 March 2017, 23:38:26 »
If halogen lamps are fitted headlamp washers can be defective as they are not part of the mot test

If we are talking xenon/hid lamps disconect the pipes pull the fuse unplug the pump etc if they don't work they can not be tested and the benefit of the doubt must be given.
If one jet works and the other doesn't it is a obvious defect and can fail the mot.

Vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) or LED dipped beam headlamps may be fitted with headlamp washers and a suspension or headlamp self levelling system.   Where such systems are fitted, they must work; however, it is accepted that it may not be possible to readily determine the functioning of self levelling systems.  In such cases, the benefit of the doubt must be given.
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Re: bosch extending headlamp wash jet doofer
« Reply #20 on: 24 March 2017, 09:25:35 »
Benefit of doubt is a touch optimistic  ::)

Re washers, they either spray or they don't... puffs of spray above the bonnet line, as viewed from the drivers seat are a give away.

Likewise, the leveling function does a self test when the lights are first switched on... any issues and an error message/light is displayed. Also any clearly detached linkages or missing parts when the chassis is inspected will be plain to see.
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