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Model specific boards => Golf mk4 => Topic started by: craig4004 on 31 May 2011, 16:54

Title: Deleting headlamp washer?
Post by: craig4004 on 31 May 2011, 16:54
Does anyone know the process to disable the headlight washer? Would just taking the fuse out work or would I need to remove a pump etc? Cheers
Title: Re: Deleting headlamp washer?
Post by: new to vw on 31 May 2011, 17:27
Have you got ff hids..???
Title: Re: Deleting headlamp washer?
Post by: craig4004 on 31 May 2011, 18:31
Sorry not very clued up lol what is that?
Title: Re: Deleting headlamp washer?
Post by: tech1889 on 31 May 2011, 18:36
i just fitted a non headlight wasjer bumper.. left the jets there never had any problems lol
Title: Re: Deleting headlamp washer?
Post by: craig4004 on 31 May 2011, 20:12
im guessing it just sprayed the back of the bumper with screen wash lol? Did you take out the fuse for it if there is one?
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Post by: craig4004 on 01 June 2011, 12:36
?????
Title: Re: Deleting headlamp washer?
Post by: tech1889 on 01 June 2011, 17:48
nope literally just left it with no problems.. even if sprayed back of bumper no big deal lol.. i removed the bumper loads of times and didnt see no stains...
Title: Re: Deleting headlamp washer?
Post by: craig4004 on 01 June 2011, 18:30
Oh ok fair enough, I think I'm gonna take the jets off completely just so I don't end up getting through 5L of washer fluid every week lol! Can't see it being a problem just taking the jets out and maybe the pump and fuse. If anyone has done this before I would appreciate any tips/advice :)
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Post by: snifferdog on 01 June 2011, 19:42
Mine doesnt have them?!  :undecided: :laugh:
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Post by: AaronGS on 01 June 2011, 20:30
If you are getting rid of the jets/pump, feel free to PM me as I could do with them! :wink:
Title: Re: Deleting headlamp washer?
Post by: bobbarley on 01 June 2011, 20:33
Why would you want to get rid of them?
Title: Re: Deleting headlamp washer?
Post by: tech1889 on 02 June 2011, 02:44
Why would you want to get rid of them?

they are totally crap.. dont clean anything... cover the whole front of your car in screen wash.. imo useless..
Title: Re: Deleting headlamp washer?
Post by: AaronGS on 02 June 2011, 10:03
but they do help keep xenons legal...
Title: Re: Deleting headlamp washer?
Post by: tech1889 on 02 June 2011, 14:15
but they do help keep xenons legal...

what d'ya mean ??
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Post by: Rhyso on 02 June 2011, 15:08
but they do help keep xenons legal...

what d'ya mean ??

If you have factory fitted xenons then to pass your MOT you require the headlamp washer system to be in place  :nerd:
Title: Re: Deleting headlamp washer?
Post by: tech1889 on 02 June 2011, 15:28
i dont get it though they are crap and totally worthless lol why do they make a car non road worthy ???
Title: Re: Deleting headlamp washer?
Post by: Rhyso on 02 June 2011, 15:33
i dont get it though they are crap and totally worthless lol why do they make a car non road worthy ???

I've no idea; I don't make the MOT rules  :grin: :grin:
Title: Re: Deleting headlamp washer?
Post by: tech1889 on 02 June 2011, 16:19
i dont get it though they are crap and totally worthless lol why do they make a car non road worthy ???

I've no idea; I don't make the MOT rules  :grin: :grin:

Well you should know !!!!!!!!   :kiss:  :evil:
Title: Re: Deleting headlamp washer?
Post by: dub268 on 03 June 2011, 09:51
I just removed the cable on top of the pump on the front of washer bottle and no problems  :grin:
Title: Re: Deleting headlamp washer?
Post by: dubcruiser on 03 June 2011, 13:33
Have you got ff hids..???

He means if the car has factory Xenon lights then the headlight washers need to remain in use for the MOT. If the car has the winter pack and normal halagon headlights then you can disable the washers no problem.
Title: Re: Deleting headlamp washer?
Post by: craig4004 on 07 June 2011, 16:33
Yeah mine had normal halogen bulbs, but iv now got 8000k HID's is that gonna be a problem lol? I do now have the jets and hoses for sale if your still interested AaronGS ?? As regards to deleting them, i just removed jets and the hose that runs along the front, then found a nice big bolt to wedge in the pipe that comes from the pump, a bit of sealant and job's a gooden :)
Title: Re: Deleting headlamp washer?
Post by: dubber36 on 07 June 2011, 17:01
The problem you have is that you have fitted aftermarket HIDs into reflector headlights that were not designed for them.

By the absolute letter of the law, only factory HIDs should be allowed. They must have headlight washers (dirty lenses deflect the brighter light and could dazzle) and automatic headlight levelling with front and rear axle sensors (again to prevent dazzling when loaded or driving on an undulating road)

For the complete low down on HIDs see the July issue of PVW.

As for your washers, there is no problem with deleting them from your halogen headlights as your HIDs should not be there.
Title: Re: Deleting headlamp washer?
Post by: AaronGS on 07 June 2011, 17:33
craig, PM how much you are looking for.
Title: Re: Deleting headlamp washer?
Post by: craig4004 on 07 June 2011, 18:02
PM'd :)