Wanted: Headlamp washer jets
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Wanted: Headlamp washer jets
While fixing the popup headlights, I thought it was an opportune moment to get the headlamp washers working. Problem was blocked jets, but in getting tubing off to clear them, the right hand (drivers side in UK) one broke. Not sure if they can be cleared anyway, but I'm desperate for the RHS. Ideally would like both - if not blocked! Thanks for any help.
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Re: Wanted: Headlamp washer jets
Hey Dave. I don’t have one but hopefully you will find one as they aren’t usually something that people need so every car being broken will have two!
As you are working on the system, I’d recommend changing the splitter valve in the nose cone (which I think is a non-return too). They are still available new from your Land Rover dealer: part number DCP6656. The stuff listed on eBay for the 480 windscreen washer is just tiny and wrong.
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35579&hilit=land+rover
P.S. sorry for my usual late reply to your PM. I will get back to you soon… with a request!
As you are working on the system, I’d recommend changing the splitter valve in the nose cone (which I think is a non-return too). They are still available new from your Land Rover dealer: part number DCP6656. The stuff listed on eBay for the 480 windscreen washer is just tiny and wrong.
viewtopic.php?f=8&t=35579&hilit=land+rover
P.S. sorry for my usual late reply to your PM. I will get back to you soon… with a request!
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2006 Citroen C6 Exclusive 3.0 petrol/LPG
2008 Mini Cooper convertible (Mau)
Previous 480's:
J123 CFU -- ES
J449 MNL -- ES auto
D864 CPV -- ES
L691 JFC -- Turbo
F70 MNR -- ES
H858 FGV -- Turbo auto
E981 KHM -- ES (509849)
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- Started learning about 480
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Re: Wanted: Headlamp washer jets
Hi James - thanks for info.
I can't believe these jets are so badly blocked. I've even had them in an ultrasonic bath with concentrated windscreen wash fluid. I would try back pressure on them, but it's impossible to seal over the nozzles. Looks like I will have to search out replacements.
Cheers - Dave
I can't believe these jets are so badly blocked. I've even had them in an ultrasonic bath with concentrated windscreen wash fluid. I would try back pressure on them, but it's impossible to seal over the nozzles. Looks like I will have to search out replacements.
Cheers - Dave