Headlight washer
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Headlight washer
My LH side headlight washer spat out one of the nozzles so it now gushes water all over the bonnet (hood). XKR 2001
How do you get the washer to pop out? so that I can replace the nozzle assuming thats the problem. I assume this can be done without taking the headlight out.
I've checked all the threads but no one actually describes how to get them to just pop out? Do you just pull them, if so how as the glass looks like it will break or pop off if you do that.
I may just remove the 30amp fuse as I live in CA so rain is like 3 times a year and my car is never out when it rains LOL
Thanks
Simon
How do you get the washer to pop out? so that I can replace the nozzle assuming thats the problem. I assume this can be done without taking the headlight out.
I've checked all the threads but no one actually describes how to get them to just pop out? Do you just pull them, if so how as the glass looks like it will break or pop off if you do that.
I may just remove the 30amp fuse as I live in CA so rain is like 3 times a year and my car is never out when it rains LOL
Thanks
Simon
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My LH side headlight washer spat out one of the nozzles so it now gushes water all over the bonnet (hood). XKR 2001
How do you get the washer to pop out? so that I can replace the nozzle assuming thats the problem. I assume this can be done without taking the headlight out.
I've checked all the threads but no one actually describes how to get them to just pop out? Do you just pull them, if so how as the glass looks like it will break or pop off if you do that.
I may just remove the 30amp fuse as I live in CA so rain is like 3 times a year and my car is never out when it rains LOL
Thanks
Simon
How do you get the washer to pop out? so that I can replace the nozzle assuming thats the problem. I assume this can be done without taking the headlight out.
I've checked all the threads but no one actually describes how to get them to just pop out? Do you just pull them, if so how as the glass looks like it will break or pop off if you do that.
I may just remove the 30amp fuse as I live in CA so rain is like 3 times a year and my car is never out when it rains LOL
Thanks
Simon
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Its clipped into the headlamp housing:
XK8 - Headlamp Washer.pdf
Removing the fuse seems the simplest option.
Graham
Last edited by GGG; 01-25-2012 at 02:24 AM. Reason: wrong attachment
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Simon,
SORRY - I posted the wrong attachment earlier.
It should have been 'XK8 - Headlamp Washer.PDF'. Here's the right one.
XK8 - Headlamp Washer.pdf
It has the removal procedure and an illustration of the washer unit fixings.
Graham
SORRY - I posted the wrong attachment earlier.
It should have been 'XK8 - Headlamp Washer.PDF'. Here's the right one.
XK8 - Headlamp Washer.pdf
It has the removal procedure and an illustration of the washer unit fixings.
Graham
Last edited by GGG; 01-25-2012 at 02:23 AM.
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Mine are automatic. The first time the screen wash/wipe button is pressed and every sixth press thereafter. There isn't an option to omit the headlamp wash.
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The Parts Manual shows the nozzles aren't available from Jaguar as a separate component:
The Powerwash Jet (item 1 in the attached JPG) is also listed as 'left' and 'right' under different part numbers.
Had a look on eBay and the few Jets listed are in the £30 - £60 range which suggests the cost from Jaguar will not come under the heading of 'reasonable'.
Graham
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Simon,
The Parts Manual shows the nozzles aren't available from Jaguar as a separate component:
Attachment 16390
The Powerwash Jet (item 1 in the attached JPG) is also listed as 'left' and 'right' under different part numbers.
Had a look on eBay and the few Jets listed are in the £30 - £60 range which suggests the cost from Jaguar will not come under the heading of 'reasonable'.
Graham
The Parts Manual shows the nozzles aren't available from Jaguar as a separate component:
Attachment 16390
The Powerwash Jet (item 1 in the attached JPG) is also listed as 'left' and 'right' under different part numbers.
Had a look on eBay and the few Jets listed are in the £30 - £60 range which suggests the cost from Jaguar will not come under the heading of 'reasonable'.
Graham
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Simon;
I love the MacGyver fix with the eye liner pen.
What's next, her pantyhose for an emergency fan belt?
Mike junior;
What do you need a heater for in El Paso?
Maybe two days a year?
Two feet of snow here and the heater works fine, even with the top down.
The headlamp washers are brilliant for getting the snow and salt off of them.
cheers,
jj
I love the MacGyver fix with the eye liner pen.
What's next, her pantyhose for an emergency fan belt?
Mike junior;
What do you need a heater for in El Paso?
Maybe two days a year?
Two feet of snow here and the heater works fine, even with the top down.
The headlamp washers are brilliant for getting the snow and salt off of them.
cheers,
jj
Last edited by jamjax; 02-01-2012 at 11:10 AM.
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Simon,
SORRY - I posted the wrong attachment earlier.
It should have been 'XK8 - Headlamp Washer.PDF'. Here's the right one.
Attachment 16375
It has the removal procedure and an illustration of the washer unit fixings.
Graham
SORRY - I posted the wrong attachment earlier.
It should have been 'XK8 - Headlamp Washer.PDF'. Here's the right one.
Attachment 16375
It has the removal procedure and an illustration of the washer unit fixings.
Graham