so i RTFM and it still doesnt work (HL washers)

Potty_Pants · 07-05-2007, 07:31 AM

Hi guys,

I've searched idrive for settings and I've read the owners/operator's manual...

and all it says is press the stalk towards you to activate the windshield and headlight washers.

when i pull the stalk towards me and soak the windshield for 3-4 seconds it doesnt activate the headlight washers...

what am i doing wrong ?

thanks

ppp

p.s. and lol yes I DO HAVE COLD WEATHER PKG

GTownUDM · 07-05-2007, 07:42 AM

Do you have the lights ON when you do this?

anderson007 · 07-05-2007, 07:43 AM

If I remember correctly you have to have the lights on and every third time it will wash the lights

Josh49 · 07-05-2007, 07:43 AM

Lights have to be on, and its every 5th time you wash the windshield..

Potty_Pants · 07-05-2007, 07:53 AM

lol combination lock.

No i didnt have the lights on.

I thought they activated at a predetermined intervals and would also activate with the wipers.

I'll screw around with your recommendations tonight.

thanks for the save guys !

ppp

Josh49 · 07-05-2007, 08:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Potty_Pants

lol combination lock.

No i didnt have the lights on.

I thought they activated at a predetermined intervals and would also activate with the wipers.

I'll screw around with your recommendations tonight.

thanks for the save guys !

ppp

My A4 was like that. If you held it for longer than 3-4 seconds they would activate..

STE92VE · 07-05-2007, 08:16 AM

Since you're living in NJ and I doubt you travel on muddy roads, why would you want your headlight washers to activate and spray washer fluid all over your hood anyway?

Potty_Pants · 07-05-2007, 08:43 AM

just making sure they work

nothing like paying 1-2k or being penalized for it when the warranty has expired

ppp

msimon18 · 07-05-2007, 09:03 AM

Just another place where they CHEAPED out !! A simple switch to allow the driver to wash the headlights when HE/SHE WANTED to would work a lot better than "lights on - squirt - every 5th squirt MAY fire the headlight washer".

Just like the auto dim rear view mirror. Works gr8 if you ALWAYS want it on !!

Gripster · 07-05-2007, 09:31 AM

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Originally Posted by msimon18

Just another place where they CHEAPED out !! A simple switch to allow the driver to wash the headlights when HE/SHE WANTED to would work a lot better than "lights on - squirt - every 5th squirt MAY fire the headlight washer".

Just like the auto dim rear view mirror. Works gr8 if you ALWAYS want it on !!

+1. Actually, it's the only option I regret having. I wanted heated seats and folding rears, so i checked the ZCW box. Problem is the washers invariably activate just after I washed the car and futz up all my hard work. I hate them. If there was a fuse I could pull, I'd kill the damn things.

pigbat · 07-05-2007, 09:55 AM

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Originally Posted by Gripster

+1. Actually, it's the only option I regret having. I wanted heated seats and folding rears, so i checked the ZCW box. Problem is the washers invariably activate just after I washed the car and futz up all my hard work. I hate them. If there was a fuse I could pull, I'd kill the damn things.

++1 I wish you could disable them or have some control over when they kick on. The only other option I hate is the rain sensing wipers but at least I can choose not to use them.

OC Guy · 07-05-2007, 12:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gripster

+1. Actually, it's the only option I regret having. I wanted heated seats and folding rears, so i checked the ZCW box. Problem is the washers invariably activate just after I washed the car and futz up all my hard work. I hate them. If there was a fuse I could pull, I'd kill the damn things.

Yeah, you could've just bought the items individually. I was going to go with the Cold Weather package but didn't want the washers. Luckily I have a coupe and the seat folds down standard.

SoYank · 07-05-2007, 12:39 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Gripster

+1. Actually, it's the only option I regret having. I wanted heated seats and folding rears, so i checked the ZCW box. Problem is the washers invariably activate just after I washed the car and futz up all my hard work. I hate them. If there was a fuse I could pull, I'd kill the damn things.

I suppose you could locate the wire that powers them and install an inline fuse holder. Take the fuse out and the washers won't spray. Put the fuse back in and they will for the next owner.

murellus · 07-05-2007, 12:41 PM

those headlight washers definitely use up a lot of windshield fluid. good thing the tank is ungodly huge too...

Potty_Pants · 07-06-2007, 07:26 AM

Well guys

i got them working... though to me it looked completely random... (headlights on)
turned washers on... nothing,
turned washers on headlights sprayed,
turned washers on nothing
turned washers on headlights sprayed
turned washers on nothing
turned washers on nothing
turned washers on nothing
turned washers on nothing
turned washers on nothing
turned washers on nothing
turned washers on nothing

but screw it they work one way or another thanks guys !

exactly how big is the washer reservior ... 1 gallon ? or larger ???

thanks

ppp

wrickem · 07-06-2007, 08:36 AM

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Originally Posted by pigbat

++1 I wish you could disable them or have some control over when they kick on. The only other option I hate is the rain sensing wipers but at least I can choose not to use them.

Just turn your lights off when you wash your windshield. I hate that fluid running down my car so I turn them off when I spray my windshield.

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Potty_Pants Colonel 66 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: 2012 Genesis Sedan Rspec Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern NJ iTrader: (0)	just making sure they work nothing like paying 1-2k or being penalized for it when the warranty has expired ppp __________________ Olds Starfire > Chevy Malibu > Isuzu I-mark RS & Honda Magna 500 > Grand Am GT & YSR50 > Nissan Maxima & Ninja 750 > X-Wife > Hyundai Excel > Honda Prelude > Honda Accord > Honda Prelude & Ninja 250> Infiniti G35 > E90 335i > Hyundai Genesis Rspec, Hyunadai Sonata > Kia Sorento > Honda CRV-EX
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Potty_Pants Colonel 66 Rep 2,189 Posts Drives: 2012 Genesis Sedan Rspec Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Southern NJ iTrader: (0)	Well guys i got them working... though to me it looked completely random... (headlights on) turned washers on... nothing, turned washers on headlights sprayed, turned washers on nothing turned washers on headlights sprayed turned washers on nothing turned washers on nothing turned washers on nothing turned washers on nothing turned washers on nothing turned washers on nothing turned washers on nothing but screw it they work one way or another thanks guys ! exactly how big is the washer reservior ... 1 gallon ? or larger ??? thanks ppp __________________ Olds Starfire > Chevy Malibu > Isuzu I-mark RS & Honda Magna 500 > Grand Am GT & YSR50 > Nissan Maxima & Ninja 750 > X-Wife > Hyundai Excel > Honda Prelude > Honda Accord > Honda Prelude & Ninja 250> Infiniti G35 > E90 335i > Hyundai Genesis Rspec, Hyunadai Sonata > Kia Sorento > Honda CRV-EX
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