R50/53 How do headlight washers work?

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Jan 20, 2011 | 03:31 PM

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Cadenza

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From: Poggibonsi

Headlight washers are always entertaining... at best! The only time mines see action is a test during a car wash.

Aug 5, 2015 | 07:29 PM

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BigSky

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Originally Posted by Atomic_R53

My washers come out but nothing sprays! The res is full. Can any one elaborate on this issue?

I know this is an old post but I just looked at an MC40 with this issue … any thoughts ???

Aug 6, 2015 | 05:36 AM

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They might be clogged at the nozzle tip, be care and clean them with a pin or something similar. Also listen for the pump. Also make sure you have washer fluid in the additional reservoir on the other side of the engine bay by the quarter panel. If might be low.

https://www.northamericanmotoring.co...ht-washer.html

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Mar 31, 2021 | 12:49 PM

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geauxturbo

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From: Baton Rouge, LA

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Originally Posted by pimpedout97x

turn on the headlights, and go pull the wiper stalk thing inwards as if you were spraying washer fluid on your windshield, run to the front of the car and youll see the headlight washers pop out and squirt washer fluid on the headlights

I spent the better part of my day trouble shooting this.... LMAO. I replaced the pump first. Then after that didn't work, I started testing the connections. Never was able to get 12V to the pump...now I know why. I never turned on the headlights!! AHAHAHAHAHAHA . Brilliant.