Headlight washer question..

noire07 · 05-30-2008, 12:26 AM

Ok. I've searched and searched but can't seem to find anything on this. Is there a way to turn off the headlight washer when you're trying to spray the windshield?

Its annoying, pisses me off when I get all that fluid on the hood after I wash the car, it wastes fluid, and I don't want to turn my light off while I'm driving just so the headlight washers don't spray (which I've done a couple times).

TTG · 05-30-2008, 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by noire07

Ok. I've searched and searched but can't seem to find anything on this. Is there a way to turn off the headlight washer when you're trying to spray the windshield?

Its annoying, pisses me off when I get all that fluid on the hood after I wash the car, it wastes fluid, and I don't want to turn my light off while I'm driving just so the headlight washers don't spray (which I've done a couple times).

May be search a little better next time???

Do not pull the stalk all the way & they won't come on. Here is a good discussion.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showth...adlight+washer

noire07 · 05-30-2008, 02:20 AM

Thanks for the link.
Seems like there's no way to turn it off then (via some kind of switch or setting). I guess I'll take out the fuse and leave it out until winter time.

darkphantom · 05-30-2008, 02:23 AM

nope, no way to turn it off...weird though, I pulled gently and they didn't come on, and then I hit the lever next time a bit more and the head lights sprayed TWICE!?

jgalaxy · 05-30-2008, 02:38 AM

Mine have not come on since the winter time. Makes me think there is some sort of sensor that can tell the lens is filthy. In the winter the headlights would be washed randomly and frequently and holy crap does that system just simply piss away fluid or what!!!?

GMWNashville · 05-30-2008, 06:46 AM

it was my understanding that they only come on when the headlights are on or in the accessory position?

GreenThree · 05-30-2008, 07:16 AM

My lamp washers have never come on. Maybe something is wrong.

noire07 · 05-30-2008, 08:00 AM

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Originally Posted by volkswackin

it was my understanding that they only come on when the headlights are on or in the accessory position?

Yes the headlight washers come on only when the headlight and the parking lights are on.

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Originally Posted by darkphantom

nope, no way to turn it off...weird though, I pulled gently and they didn't come on, and then I hit the lever next time a bit more and the head lights sprayed TWICE!?

It always sprays twice

rubber_ducky · 05-30-2008, 08:07 AM

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Originally Posted by jgalaxy

Mine have not come on since the winter time. Makes me think there is some sort of sensor that can tell the lens is filthy. In the winter the headlights would be washed randomly and frequently and holy crap does that system just simply piss away fluid or what!!!?

It's safe to say that there is no sensor that can tell if the headlamp lenses are dirty. Here's to wishful thinking though. If your's aren't coming on, there's probably something wrong.

JeffL · 05-30-2008, 08:52 AM

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Originally Posted by GreenThree

My lamp washers have never come on. Maybe something is wrong.

I would consider yourself lucky.

ElRedOne · 05-30-2008, 10:06 AM

Pull the fuse for them (#43). The panel is behind the glove compartment. The locator is cryptic, but after some study, you'll figure it out. There are plastic forceps provided to remove the fuse. Store the fuse until winter returns (ugh!)

tintivilus · 05-30-2008, 11:32 AM

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Originally Posted by ElRedOne

Pull the fuse for them (#43). The panel is behind the glove compartment. The locator is cryptic, but after some study, you'll figure it out. There are plastic forceps provided to remove the fuse. Store the fuse until winter returns (ugh!)

+1. that's the way to do it.

Scarecrows25 · 05-30-2008, 11:54 AM

Curious -- did you order your car w/ washers, or buy it off the lot? Not sure why you would have an option on your car, only to not use it.

noire07 · 05-30-2008, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by ElRedOne

Pull the fuse for them (#43). The panel is behind the glove compartment. The locator is cryptic, but after some study, you'll figure it out. There are plastic forceps provided to remove the fuse. Store the fuse until winter returns (ugh!)

Thanks. I didn't have time to look in there yet to figure out which fuse it was, but this is going to save a good amount of time.

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Originally Posted by Scarecrows25

Curious -- did you order your car w/ washers, or buy it off the lot? Not sure why you would have an option on your car, only to not use it.

It came with the cold weather package, which I got for the heated seats. It works great during the winter time getting the snow/salt residue off the headlights, but there's no point in having them during the summer time.

dubber1 · 05-30-2008, 01:44 PM

Check here. There is a picture of the fuses.

http://www.e90post.com/forums/showthread.php?t=59144

Your car may have a slightly different fuse location.

cadbimmer · 05-30-2008, 03:04 PM

mine spray pretty frequently in the winter but havent had them spring up for quite a while. i just turn the lights off when im cleaning the windshield. unless its night time

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noire07 Private First Class 8 Rep 194 Posts Drives: 328xi Join Date: May 2008 Location: KS iTrader: (1)	Thanks for the link. Seems like there's no way to turn it off then (via some kind of switch or setting). I guess I'll take out the fuse and leave it out until winter time. __________________ 2007 328xi E90..Jet Black..Black Dakota Leather..Premium.Sport.CW..19" Staggered Gunmetal VMR v710..Blk Grills..Blacklines..LED Interior lights..OEM Spoiler..RR CDV..OEM Strut Bar..UUC SwayBarbarian Swaybars..H&R Coilovers..330i SSK..3 Stage Intake Manifold..BMW Performance Intake + Exhaust + Steering Wheel..PBX..V1 Hardwire..GPS Hardwire..Rear Power Outlets[Robot Happy Face]..Rear Fogs..OEM Alarm..Alpine PDX-5..Earthquake SWS 8" Subs..MB Quart RVF210[Fr+Rr]..iPod Adapter..35% Tint..
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darkphantom Banned 595 Rep 5,946 Posts Drives: E93 335i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: The place for Bimmers iTrader: (4)	nope, no way to turn it off...weird though, I pulled gently and they didn't come on, and then I hit the lever next time a bit more and the head lights sprayed TWICE!?
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ElRedOne First Lieutenant 3 Rep 303 Posts Drives: '06 330xi, '06 Z4M Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Pull the fuse for them (#43). The panel is behind the glove compartment. The locator is cryptic, but after some study, you'll figure it out. There are plastic forceps provided to remove the fuse. Store the fuse until winter returns (ugh!) __________________ ElRedOne 330 xi Electric Red/Beige Step-Premium-Sport-CW-CA-PDC-Shade Z4MR Interlagos/Black
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cadbimmer BeeeeYaaaaa 4 Rep 211 Posts Drives: 335xi Join Date: May 2007 Location: Grande Prairie, Alberta, Canada iTrader: (0)	mine spray pretty frequently in the winter but havent had them spring up for quite a while. i just turn the lights off when im cleaning the windshield. unless its night time
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