Disable headlamp washer system ?

[Dre1973]

I've coded mine off with OBD11 it's one of the quick code options. Takes 30 seconds

[Mutley75]

This is a major bugbear of mine too.

Seems to be millions of various ODB devices on eBay from £4 to £200. I presume the one I’d need is the one that costs a stupid amount of money to do things you should be able to do from the onboard computer? Does anyone have a link to one that does the job for sensible money please?

[andy28]

This is the one I have (as do most of the other guys on here I imagine). Now available on amazon if you want it quicker...

OBDeleven Standard Edition by Voltas IT, Diagnostic tool for Audi, VW, Seat, Škoda https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B07L75WVFL/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_PzQ9DbYBVYNP9

If you want to do long coding, you need a pro upgrade code which is about another £20 if I remember rightly.

[Mutley75]

Cheers

[Dre1973]

Yep thats exactly what I've got. Only used it for the headlight washers and to turn the soundaktor down to 30%. I was fed up of washing my car and then headlight washers covering it in soapy water.

[Mutley75]

Exactly why it annoys me. My headlights never get dirty enough to need cleaning with the washer jets.

[Mutley75]

Stupid question, but can’t I just ask the dealer to adjust it when it’s in for a service or will they charge a fortune or refuse to tinker?

[mcmaddy]

They wouldn't have a clue where to start 

[Spud122]

Yep, code with ODB11.
However I set mine to 2 seconds, but activate every time.
This way they never activate unless i want them too, ie screen wash on for up to 2 seconds no headlight wash.
Screen wash more than 2 seconds headlight wash as well.
Easier at MOT time or if you do actually want to clean headlights.

[Mutley75]

Not that I have many MOTs (I usually sell my car once it’s 3 years old) but those I have sent for testing have always come back with a crystal clear screen. I suspect they’re not testing the washer jets at all. And they are not washing the car afterwards because I always ask the them not to.