Headlight Washers
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I am experiencing a headlight washer malfunction, has anyone had this problem:
They don't pop up! Am I doing something wrong? Checked all the usual suspects like fuse and breakers, all ok as I see.
Any suggestions?
They don't pop up! Am I doing something wrong? Checked all the usual suspects like fuse and breakers, all ok as I see.
Any suggestions?
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OP, How do you get your Headlight Washer to function?...Just asking so we are both on the same page.
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The ignition switch must be in the ON
position and the headlights must be turned
on.
The headlight washers operate
automatically once every fifth time the
windshield washer operates.
If you want to operate only the headlight
washers, pull the windshield wiper lever
toward you twice rapidly.
position and the headlights must be turned
on.
The headlight washers operate
automatically once every fifth time the
windshield washer operates.
If you want to operate only the headlight
washers, pull the windshield wiper lever
toward you twice rapidly.
Are your Headlamps ON?
I know with mine I have to pull the Windscreen Wiper Lever/ on Washers for 3 times quickly to get Headlamp Washers to function, not twice as the OM says.
The 5 times wiper washer thingy has never appeared to work on my S2??
So yes, I guess as JT says, all the usual suspects, like fuses would be first port of call, can you hear the motor Headlight Washer Motor spin?
Unfortunately none of the OE Parts are cheap..(new from Mazda Parts).
From memory they are specific for the RX-8, like the Bottle, separate Headlamp Washer Motor which is reasonably large/solid and about $450, then there is the electronic box/module, and that is another $350..I think, all these are next to and attached to Washer Bottle.
Then you have the Actuators/Sprayers in the Bumper...I think about $120 each.
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wow, I didn't know how to use this function either.
great thread haha I literally just ran outside and started the car to see if it worked too!
double flicking the wiper switch works for s1 rx-8's
and the 5 usages works too. First time I ever used it since I bought the car lol
great thread haha I literally just ran outside and started the car to see if it worked too!
double flicking the wiper switch works for s1 rx-8's
and the 5 usages works too. First time I ever used it since I bought the car lol
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Sorry guys,
USER INTERFACE PROBLEM! I AM STILL VERY NEW TO THIS READING THE MANUAL!!! Damn!
Most embarrasing
Thanks all! I'm gonna go stand in the corner now
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Most embarrasing
Thanks all! I'm gonna go stand in the corner now
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