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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 06:42 PM
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Headlight Washer Spray

I did a search but all i found was either the washers werent working or the cover was missing...so anyway when i activate the washers the spray goes everywhere...is there a way to fix it easily or is there a way to hold the spray arm up so i can take a look at it?
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 06:54 PM
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1) Drive faster when you do it.
2) Not unless you're Mr. Fantastic.
3) By design since the rear window needs spotting as well.
4) Intended to be neighborly by washing the car's windshield that is behind you.
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 09:20 PM
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Kevblah's goes everywhere too, so he just uses it to **** people off. It provided the enjoyment for our ride home to MA from the Roosevelt Field meet last year.
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 10:31 PM
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there is no fix. it does spray all over the hood when you use it. I never use mine , so I didn't kept the washer cover when i changed the bodykit.
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Old Mar 12, 2008 | 11:39 PM
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Originally Posted by FrankW
there is no fix. it does spray all over the hood when you use it. I never use mine , so I didn't kept the washer cover when i changed the bodykit.
good point...i never use mine either so it really shouldnt be a factor in front bumper selection
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 12:12 AM
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Use deionized water mixed with Wurth Windshield Washer additive. Add some Blitz for stronger cleaning. The deionized water will not spot on the paint, and the Wurth products will disolve the calcium that is clogging the spray nozzels. And, it smells nice too!

http://www.wurthusa.com/project/en/l...th=04.0161.jpg
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 08:22 AM
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Originally Posted by FrankW
there is no fix. it does spray all over the hood when you use it. I never use mine , so I didn't kept the washer cover when i changed the bodykit.
the spray...

well, on my 07 it spatters::


the hood, roof, mirrors, front bumper, grille, and oh yeah, a little hits the headlamp enclosure, too.

i guess at speed it might be better......

(i think it automatically will wash the lamps every 12 uses of the windshield washer jets - which i never use either)
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Old Mar 13, 2008 | 08:32 AM
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wow i don't even remember the last time i used mine... like what?? 5.5 years

i didn't even think is a feature that came with my car
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Originally Posted by Moviela
Use deionized water mixed with Wurth Windshield Washer additive. Add some Blitz for stronger cleaning. The deionized water will not spot on the paint, and the Wurth products will disolve the calcium that is clogging the spray nozzels. And, it smells nice too!

http://www.wurthusa.com/project/en/l...th=04.0161.jpg
Thanks..i think ill give that a try...i was wondering if i turn the key off in the middle of the spray while the arm is out, will the arm stay out or slide back down?
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Thanks..i think ill give that a try...i was wondering if i turn the key off in the middle of the spray while the arm is out, will the arm stay out or slide back down?
the arm will slide back down. it's spring loaded.
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I heard that you can put koolaid mix instead of washer fluid. When you turn on the headlight washers, stick your head out the window and open your mouth...
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I heard that you can put koolaid mix instead of washer fluid. When you turn on the headlight washers, stick your head out the window and open your mouth...
Let me guess, u tried? LOL
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Old Mar 15, 2008 | 06:12 PM
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Let me guess, u tried? LOL
MMMMM yes it's awesome...you can try 2% Milk with Nestle Quick mix, but only in the winter, otherwise the milk spoils and its disgusting lol...

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MMMMM yes it's awesome...you can try 2% Milk with Nestle Quick mix, but only in the winter, otherwise the milk spoils and its disgusting lol...

LOL
Nice sig KIRA LOL
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