Heated Washer Jets

mbunting · Post by **mbunting** » 10 Jan 2003, 22:17

Does anyone know of a source of heated washer jets for a Xantia ?
I had thought about extending the washer pipe and wrapping around the coolant hoses, but I've read posts that say this isn't so effective.
Regard
Mat.

Dave Burns · Post by **Dave Burns** » 10 Jan 2003, 23:37

I use a strong mix of winter screen wash and when the temperature goes below freezing regularly I bung 1/2 to 3/4 pint of methylated spirits in with it, that stops the bugger freezing.
Learned that one from a bloke who used to live in Sweeden.
Dave

jmd · Post by **jmd** » 11 Jan 2003, 06:14

Dave.is their not a risk to paintwork with the Met.Spirits?

Rich · Post by **Rich** » 11 Jan 2003, 06:29

Mat,
You should be able to get heated washer jets for a Xantia from a Citroen dealer, as my Xantia has them as standard. Don't know what they would charge for them though!<img src=icon_smile_blackeye.gif border=0 align=middle><img src=icon_smile_sad.gif border=0 align=middle>
I wonder if the wiring for them is present in the loom in every Xantia?? Rich<img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>

Dave Burns · Post by **Dave Burns** » 13 Jan 2003, 03:28

Jmd, never had any problem yet, its only alcohol anyway, if you look on the lable of most winter screenwash it says not to let neat solution come into contact with paintwork, so what do they stuff in that.
Dave