s1xtyn1n3 Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 I think I've got an issue with the headlight washers on my Zed. Since i got the car a couple of weeks ago, I have never got them to work. What ever I try, I just hear a noise (which sounds not dissimilar to normal washer jets) but the washers do not eject and no fluid seems to be coming from them at all. Am I missing something? (and yes, it is a UK Z ) Quote
M13KYF Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 do a search, its been covered several times. Most likely the pipe is blocked or come off, are you getting a puddle of water on the road. Have you also checked the level in the bottle. Quote
jacr87 Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 Have you put youre lights on and pressed the headlight washer button beside your ESP? Quote
M13KYF Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 Have you put youre lights on and pressed the headlight washer button beside your ESP? I assumed he done that because he could here the pump but still worth pointing out Quote
ATTAK Z Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 I think I've got an issue with the headlight washers on my Zed. Since i got the car a couple of weeks ago, I have never got them to work. What ever I try, I just hear a noise (which sounds not dissimilar to normal washer jets) but the washers do not eject and no fluid seems to be coming from them at all. Am I missing something? (and yes, it is a UK Z ) Sounds like lack of fluid .... the headlight washers are fed from the LHS reservoir and although the reservoirs are connected, the headlight washers will fail before the windscreen washers ... in a way it's good because you get an early indication of low fluid ....... so to check for a fault, fill to brim, start the car, turn the lights on dipped beam and pull washer stick towards you for screen wash and flick wipe and, hopefully, a headlight wash....... oh and do it when the thermometer has been above freezing for a while Quote
s1xtyn1n3 Posted February 17, 2010 Author Posted February 17, 2010 Yeah, lights on, correct button being pressed, liquid in the bottle as the main washers work (unless there's a seperate one...) There doesn't appear to be any liquid under the car so i guess it could be the hose, but i've not really had a nose under the bonnet to see what's going on yet (i'm pretty useless at that stuff!). Failing someone suggesting something obvious i'm missing, i'll take a look tomorrow or friday and see if i can see anything. It's still under warranty though but at a dealership that's best part of 100 miles away so taking back there is pretty much a last resort Quote
s1xtyn1n3 Posted February 17, 2010 Author Posted February 17, 2010 I think I've got an issue with the headlight washers on my Zed. Since i got the car a couple of weeks ago, I have never got them to work. What ever I try, I just hear a noise (which sounds not dissimilar to normal washer jets) but the washers do not eject and no fluid seems to be coming from them at all. Am I missing something? (and yes, it is a UK Z ) Sounds like lack of fluid .... the headlight washers are fed from the LHS reservoir and although the reservoirs are connected, the headlight washers will fail before the windscreen washers ... in a way it's good because you get an early indication of low fluid ....... so to check for a fault, fill to brim, start the car, turn the lights on dipped beam and pull washer stick towards you for screen wash and flick wipe and, hopefully, a headlight wash....... oh and do it when the thermometer has been above freezing for a while Cool, i'll check the levels tomorrow. It has just had its 45k service a few weeks ago - thought they might have topped it back up which is why i haven't really bothered looking yet. I did consider it might be down to the fluid in the pipes freezing due to the crappy weather.... Norwich is forecasted for some pretty cold weather over the next few days so at least it gives me an excuse to go give the car a run Quote
ATTAK Z Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 I think I've got an issue with the headlight washers on my Zed. Since i got the car a couple of weeks ago, I have never got them to work. What ever I try, I just hear a noise (which sounds not dissimilar to normal washer jets) but the washers do not eject and no fluid seems to be coming from them at all. Am I missing something? (and yes, it is a UK Z ) Sounds like lack of fluid .... the headlight washers are fed from the LHS reservoir and although the reservoirs are connected, the headlight washers will fail before the windscreen washers ... in a way it's good because you get an early indication of low fluid ....... so to check for a fault, fill to brim, start the car, turn the lights on dipped beam and pull washer stick towards you for screen wash and flick wipe and, hopefully, a headlight wash....... oh and do it when the thermometer has been above freezing for a while Cool, i'll check the levels tomorrow. It has just had its 45k service a few weeks ago - thought they might have topped it back up which is why i haven't really bothered looking yet. I did consider it might be down to the fluid in the pipes freezing due to the crappy weather.... Norwich is forecasted for some pretty cold weather over the next few days so at least it gives me an excuse to go give the car a run If it's freezing going for a run will make it worse ............ the washer jet covers will be stuck closed and will stay stuck closed until the ambient air temperature is well above freezing Quote
buster Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 had this issue the other week after the deep freeze.thought i d balls em up when trying to use the screen washers with the h/lamps on by mistake. just top up the washer bottle.....5 ltrs of water and screen wash and to my joy they work again. amazing what you learn on this forum.... Quote
narcotix Posted February 17, 2010 Posted February 17, 2010 I had a similar issue after the big freeze in December and January .. Turned out that it was just low on water ... I saved a lot of time and money by checking on the forum first ... Quote
s1xtyn1n3 Posted February 18, 2010 Author Posted February 18, 2010 OK, so they're working now No prizes for guessing what fixed it, but here's a clue: Thanks guys Quote
Vik54 Posted February 18, 2010 Posted February 18, 2010 OK, so they're working now No prizes for guessing what fixed it, but here's a clue: Thanks guys Quote
buster Posted February 18, 2010 Posted February 18, 2010 a problem shared is a problem solved..... Quote
ATTAK Z Posted February 18, 2010 Posted February 18, 2010 I think I've got an issue with the headlight washers on my Zed. Since i got the car a couple of weeks ago, I have never got them to work. What ever I try, I just hear a noise (which sounds not dissimilar to normal washer jets) but the washers do not eject and no fluid seems to be coming from them at all. Am I missing something? (and yes, it is a UK Z ) Sounds like lack of fluid .... the headlight washers are fed from the LHS reservoir and although the reservoirs are connected, the headlight washers will fail before the windscreen washers ... in a way it's good because you get an early indication of low fluid ....... so to check for a fault, fill to brim, start the car, turn the lights on dipped beam and pull washer stick towards you for screen wash and flick wipe and, hopefully, a headlight wash....... oh and do it when the thermometer has been above freezing for a while OK, so they're working now No prizes for guessing what fixed it, but here's a clue: Thanks guys That'll be £15.50 + VAT then please sir Quote
s1xtyn1n3 Posted February 18, 2010 Author Posted February 18, 2010 That'll be £15.50 + VAT then please sir Hah! I'm skint so I'll have to owe you lol Quote
ATTAK Z Posted February 18, 2010 Posted February 18, 2010 That'll be £15.50 + VAT then please sir Hah! I'm skint so I'll have to owe you lol That's no problem Sir ..... catch you next time Quote
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