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Old 11-12-2022, 09:25 PM
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Headlight washer question

I filled washer fluid full. Tried using fluid by pressing button and waitong for I think 15 wipes...

Nothing ever sprayed. Not sure if they open.

What's the easiest thing to check.

​​​​​​Fuse, pump etc.

Thanks.
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a likely issue you have is because Mercedes specify a designed to fail washer pump - it has lower quality seals - and around the 7 to 10 year mark, these weep allowing the washer fluid to leak by and seize the electrical motor - theses pumps cost around $55 for another short life cycle replacement

or you buy one from ebay for $9 and it functions in exactly the same way, but lasts for 20 to 25 years
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See attachments to better understand system and to start checking.


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See attachments to better understand system and to start checking.

Can you share where you got these .pdfs? I am starting to wrench more on my car and these service manuals are very useful. Thank you!
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Mercedes WIS (Workshop Information System).
You cannot buy it legally AFAIK.
But you can get if (for free) if you know how to search for that stuff.

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