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Old 07-29-10, 08:48 AM
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I know mine work when the windshield washers are used because the dealer had me test it out and my wife was watching and loved the headlight washers coming on. It's the little things that make her happy
Old 07-29-10, 09:58 AM
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I checked mine out on the 450h this morning. It made it up to the windshield while driving. Sucker is powerful.
Old 07-29-10, 01:00 PM
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Gonna try it again today. If it does not work I am gonna have to either move on or take it to the shop. I would hate to do that to be honest. No warranty atm.
Old 07-29-10, 01:14 PM
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I couldnt help at laughing while I read the last few posts of Anita explaining it and Infinirx not understanding. Nothing on either of you, it was just funny for some reason

So just what Anita said, its either or. Both options you must have the headlights on. When they are, you can push the button in front of the shifter. Or you can activate the windshield wiper/washer and it will also do the headlights at the same time.

I personally prefer not to activate them because of the overspray on to hood. If you want to annoy the car next to you, then activate both the windshield and headlight washers,
Old 07-29-10, 01:30 PM
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RXSF, it's one of those things that's easier to show than explain in words. What can I tell you.

Now I turn on the windshield wiper fluid to annoy the people behind me. It's great for tailgaters Combine it with the headlight washers, yes, it'll do a great job. I don't use either very often either because same as you, the overspray. Winters are the worst. I need it for the salt but don't want it freezing all over the car.
Old 07-29-10, 02:53 PM
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How about using windshield, headlight, and rear window washer all at the same time
Old 07-29-10, 10:48 PM
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lol! I think mine are broken. So far they have not sprayed anything. I prob. got it right at least once
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Originally Posted by hoonami
has anyone removed the bumper? my passenger side front bumper was sagging so i took the bumper out and put it back and when i was removing it i disconnected the washer plug and made sure i plugged it back and now headlight washer doesn't work. i did have my headlights on and tried windshield washer as well but still not getting anything from headlight washer... anyone have suggestions?

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Hi Hoonami, did you get any resolution on your problem on the washer? I am planning to take my bumper off to seal my headlights, and this is one of my concerns, that I might mess up my headlight washers.

Did you get yours to work? I am getting nervous, because the headlight washers is one of my favorite features.

thanks!
Old 04-28-11, 12:19 PM
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you only have to seal the top of the headlamp housing, why are you removing the bumper for that?
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Originally Posted by lexus114
you only have to seal the top of the headlamp housing, why are you removing the bumper for that?
I wish it were that simple, I already tried sealing just the top of the headlight but still getting moisture. I suspect that water's coming in from the the edge where the indicator light is, and I can't get to that without pulling the headlight off. I would probably do what Mandyfig or Derekchoi did which was to seal the whole perimiter just to be sure.
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Originally Posted by petroiii
I wish it were that simple, I already tried sealing just the top of the headlight but still getting moisture. I suspect that water's coming in from the the edge where the indicator light is, and I can't get to that without pulling the headlight off. I would probably do what Mandyfig or Derekchoi did which was to seal the whole perimiter just to be sure.


I was afraid you were going to say something like that. I thought it was tackled by just sealing the top.
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Originally Posted by lexus114
I was afraid you were going to say something like that. I thought it was tackled by just sealing the top.
Yeah, unfortunately. I might even change the o-rings of the bulbs if they look fried. But fiirst thing's first, got to get the bumper off! I hope I don't mess up the washers and fog lamps in the process. I have zero experience with taking body panels off.

Thanks!
Old 04-29-11, 10:14 AM
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Originally Posted by petroiii
Yeah, unfortunately. I might even change the o-rings of the bulbs if they look fried. But fiirst thing's first, got to get the bumper off! I hope I don't mess up the washers and fog lamps in the process. I have zero experience with taking body panels off.

Thanks!


Just take your time, and try not to force anything. You should be fine.
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