Hi
The headlight washers didn't work when I got the car, but the pump did operate, so clearly I thought: put some screen wash in the bottle and let's see what happens...
Lights on, pulled the wash/wipe stalk and the motor pumped and copious amounts of water squirted over the headlights (and front of the car): great, I thought. Trouble is it didn't stop... I turned the lights off, ignition off... still going (although the water was not longer coming out) and the motor going ten to the dozen...
Locked and unlocked the car, but in the end had to remove the fuse (which wouldn't be a problem if it wasn't the same for the horn)...
I need to disconnect the washer pump from power, maybe remove it, but certainly the former. I don't even know (except roughly) where the offending motor is... The sound seems to come from under the black box on the o/s wing, although I suspect it might be further forward?
Anyone got any suggestions?
Headlight washer problem XM S2
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Headlight washer problem XM S2
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On the Xantia there is a timer relay which suffers from dry joints and just needs resoldering. If the relay has been replaced with the wrong type then it may latch on and stay on thus causing the pump to run continuously
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Where's the relay situated, anyone know? As a temporary solution I'll disconnect the pump, but seeing as I got them to work, I'll try to fix it.
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I have also disconnected the pump "temporarily" 6 years agocitroenesque wrote:... As a temporary solution I'll disconnect the pump, ...
In mine relay was a big one and pink colored. Had these text and numbers on it:
330
G.CARTIER
739073
I don't know its location in XM but did you check engine bay fuse box?
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Headlight washer jet problems on a Mk2 XM are normally mechanical with the jet stem in the bumper failing to return to the down position. This then fails to close the internal mechanical water supply valve so the water tank then empties under gravity. Fix for this is to lubricate the washer jet stem(s).
If the problem is electrical then the controlling relay will have welded its contacts on. The headlamp washer jet pump has its own relay (not a timer one) From a quick look at the circuit diagram it will be found under the dashboard glove box. A seperate relay not one of those mounted on the passenger compartment fuse box.
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If the problem is electrical then the controlling relay will have welded its contacts on. The headlamp washer jet pump has its own relay (not a timer one) From a quick look at the circuit diagram it will be found under the dashboard glove box. A seperate relay not one of those mounted on the passenger compartment fuse box.
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Yep id have said that too, are the washer jets returning back to sitting on the bumper? If you push them gently they should go back in. A bit of lubrication usually sorts this out.
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Well, amazingly (and typically French), this morning I went out in the drizzle to find the relay. I put screenwash in the tank (I though running the thing dry might not have helped), replaced the fuse (fully expecting the pump to start off again)... but nothing. Fuse back in. Horn working OK. I haven't been tempted to try the washers again, but when the weather improves I will try to locate the relay and carry a spare. I will also consider isolating the washer pump.
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Hi Phil
You need to check the headlight washers before long I suspect and track this down.
The reason is that you are going to regularly try them by default and most likely at an inconvinent time.
They only work when the lights are on and you operate the windscreen washers. So as it stands you will next test them while driving in the dark.
If it is a sticking relay then while stuck it will be a drain on the battery.
John
You need to check the headlight washers before long I suspect and track this down.
The reason is that you are going to regularly try them by default and most likely at an inconvinent time.
They only work when the lights are on and you operate the windscreen washers. So as it stands you will next test them while driving in the dark.
If it is a sticking relay then while stuck it will be a drain on the battery.
John
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If it is the relay, say, would taking it out mean I could keep the fuse in place and use the horn OK? (I'll hunt for the relay this week, weather and time permitting)...
If I can obtain a replacement relay I could try the washers again with it fitted. At least if the same problem manifested itself I could just leave the relay out until I feel like tracing the fault to elsewhere I guess.
If I can obtain a replacement relay I could try the washers again with it fitted. At least if the same problem manifested itself I could just leave the relay out until I feel like tracing the fault to elsewhere I guess.
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