How do I make the headlamp washers turn on?

ike301 · #1 04-09-2006, 11:51 PM

I tried pushing the S, and only the reagular washer came on. THe rears did not come on either. hmm.

JV · #2 04-10-2006, 12:12 AM

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Originally Posted by ike301

I tried pushing the S, and only the reagular washer came on. THe rears did not come on either. hmm.

Get someone to help with this test to see if they work:

Put the key in position 1
Turn on the headlights
Stand in front of the X while someone else pulls the wiper stalk back to activate the windshield washer
Every 5 times you activate the windshield washer, the headlamp washers are supposed to turn on, so if they aren't working by the 6th time you turn on the windshield washers, you have issues. Make sure the headlights are on.

JV

ike301 · #3 04-10-2006, 01:01 AM

i see. is there another way to activate them other than 5 pull backs?

JV · #4 04-10-2006, 01:38 AM

That S for Special button should do it. You said they didn't turn on when you did that, so you need to try what I suggested to make sure they're working properly, then chase down a fuse, short, etc if they're not.

JV

ike301 · #5 04-10-2006, 01:40 PM

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Originally Posted by JV

That S for Special button should do it. You said they didn't turn on when you did that, so you need to try what I suggested to make sure they're working properly, then chase down a fuse, short, etc if they're not.

JV

ok will do. will report findings. funny feeling they dont work.... =( translates into $$$

Ajogu · #6 04-10-2006, 01:52 PM

Also make sure to top up your washer fluid. My X stops washing the headlights if level is apprx. below 25%.

ike301 · #7 04-10-2006, 02:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Ajogu

Also make sure to top up your washer fluid. My X stops washing the headlights if level is apprx. below 25%.

this is good to know. i've been usually very liberal with my window washing as i do go up to tahoe quite often (dirty windows).

i will fill up first then proceed with testing. WITH lights on. =) thx fellas.