Headlamp Washers
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jboult
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Maurice,
Yes, I'm operating the switch correctly (always use to work anyway!). I haven't checked anything yet, and don't have any info. with me so don't know which fuse it is. If you happen to know I'd be grateful.
Just thought I'd check on here for any info. before I start into it.
Cheers/John
Yes, I'm operating the switch correctly (always use to work anyway!). I haven't checked anything yet, and don't have any info. with me so don't know which fuse it is. If you happen to know I'd be grateful.
Just thought I'd check on here for any info. before I start into it.
Cheers/John
John,
I had to have a new pump fitted a few years ago, which fixed problem. Mine had coroded and seized. It is one of those things I did not use much, but now test it regularly. Pump not expensive but I had it fitted by JZ as it was one of the things they did during a service.
Chris
I had to have a new pump fitted a few years ago, which fixed problem. Mine had coroded and seized. It is one of those things I did not use much, but now test it regularly. Pump not expensive but I had it fitted by JZ as it was one of the things they did during a service.
Chris
Hi John / Chaps
Im having a problem with my 993 C4 headlamp washers too.
They just seem to work randomly (but typically never when i most need them to)
I always try them with engine running and headlamps on.
ive pulled out the relay and had a look inside it for dry joints etc and it looks ok.
I cant seem to find an identical relay to swap it with as an experiment, and trying to find the pump itself is proving difficult.
Any ideas ?
Many Thanks
Karl.
Im having a problem with my 993 C4 headlamp washers too.
They just seem to work randomly (but typically never when i most need them to)
I always try them with engine running and headlamps on.
ive pulled out the relay and had a look inside it for dry joints etc and it looks ok.
I cant seem to find an identical relay to swap it with as an experiment, and trying to find the pump itself is proving difficult.
Any ideas ?
Many Thanks
Karl.
Guards Red
New member
Easiest way to check what's what is to remove the passenger side headlight, (a doddle) and in the hole left by the light you'll find the the washer tank and the two motors that run the system. One for the 'screen the other for the headlights. If one works, the other doesn't, switch the motor plugs and if the motor headlights wash when you try the screen wash or visa versa you know its the motor. They can be freed off as they seize but its fiddly. Just pull the motor out (its just held in place by the grommet in the tank) and replace with a new one from Europarts etc. You'll need a new pipe clamp as the chances are you need to destroy the old one getting it off. A few pence from Porsche.
Brilliant advice GR many thanks indeed.
I'll have a look at that when i get a chance. At least it saves me trying to take the steering wheel etc to bits to check the switch.
Will keep you posted.
PS one other question totally off topic. Mine is a 1996N C4 (registered 29/3/06) how do i find out if it is a Varioram model ?
Cheers
Karl.
I'll have a look at that when i get a chance. At least it saves me trying to take the steering wheel etc to bits to check the switch.
Will keep you posted.
PS one other question totally off topic. Mine is a 1996N C4 (registered 29/3/06) how do i find out if it is a Varioram model ?
Cheers
Karl.
Guards Red
New member
Pretty easy. If when you open the engine lid you're looking at an aluminium intake manifold, you have varioram. If however the intake is black plastic, it's pre vario. I think at '96, yours will be varioram. It's useful to make sure it works however. Sit in the car, open a window and turn the ignition on. You should hear a loud "click". If not, your varioram needs a look at.
Guards Red
New member
PS This is what the varioram engine looks like.
Mines definitely a varioram then - thanks for the tip.
Re. Headlamp Washers
Found the pump at the weekend and tried to swap the electrical connection with the windscreen washer connector to check whether the fault lies with the pump. Unfortunately they are slightly different fitments so this was not possible. I suppose the next step would be to get a meter and see if there is any current coming through the connector. I'll probably have to wait until next weekend to try it though. Will keep you posted.
Cheers for now
Karl.
Re. Headlamp Washers
Found the pump at the weekend and tried to swap the electrical connection with the windscreen washer connector to check whether the fault lies with the pump. Unfortunately they are slightly different fitments so this was not possible. I suppose the next step would be to get a meter and see if there is any current coming through the connector. I'll probably have to wait until next weekend to try it though. Will keep you posted.
Cheers for now
Karl.
Johnny C
New member
Mine work when they feel like it, which isn't that often. Usually when they've not been used for a while, they'll work once or twice and then go back to sleep. I presume there's something clogging the jet which unclogs itself over time and then gets reclogged when the pressure pushes the clog back in.
The only time I use them though is when a car is too close behind at speed - a good misting goes over the top and hits their windscreen, they soon back off.
I stopped using them to clean the lights as the de-icer either leaves too much residue or makes them p[ick up more dirt (dunno which), they're cleaner if I don't use the jet; they get a wipe once a week on my way past and that keeps them clean enough.
The only time I use them though is when a car is too close behind at speed - a good misting goes over the top and hits their windscreen, they soon back off.
I stopped using them to clean the lights as the de-icer either leaves too much residue or makes them p[ick up more dirt (dunno which), they're cleaner if I don't use the jet; they get a wipe once a week on my way past and that keeps them clean enough.
tudorbroach
New member
Hi All,
My headlamps washers were working intermittently. Had them checked at last service and was advised new relay required. Had new one fitted (Part £31.34). Headlamp washers now working fine!
I thought it might be the steering column switch but garage said it is usually the relay and on occasions the pump.
Cheers,
Mark
My headlamps washers were working intermittently. Had them checked at last service and was advised new relay required. Had new one fitted (Part £31.34). Headlamp washers now working fine!
I thought it might be the steering column switch but garage said it is usually the relay and on occasions the pump.
Cheers,
Mark
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