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Rover418275 wrote:

raistlin wrote:So what are you going to do about your MOT MIke?

As I understand it from the AA website, the power wash is only part of the MoT if you have HID (High Intensity Discharge) lights, mine are standard so I should be ok.

Cheers

Mike

I was under the impression that if they were fitted then they had to work Mike but i could be wrong, I normally am

Can I jump in here? (On the side!!!)

I fitted the power wash system some time ago - never worked, but when at the Four Ashes Nano last year it was discovered (not sure exactly by who) that power was going to the pump but it wasn't working.

I replaced the pump, tried up to 9 or 10 screen washes with the headlights on still not working. My 1999, 2 litre Connie, I was told had all the BBUS and others ready to go (pre Project Drive) and didn't need a T4 (Testbook version 4.Computer Diagnostic System). Perhaps it might need it after all, or could it be a jammed non-return valve somewhere?

I am getting nervous, as after a year of SORN, the MOT is Saturday and I fitted projector headlights replacing the standard ones recently.

Do you think I will be a MOT Failure candidate for none working headlight wash?

PS Can the gear wheels for adjusting the lights be bought anywhere?
Chuck

I seem to remember I found the pump not working. You were missing a relay too, but we fitted that.

There are two codes, one to add bbus, one to say it has lamp wash. However when we added bbus to Paul Ds car at the Nano, I didn't spot the lamp wash code, so only changed bbus coding using T4. Maybe some BCUs require both codes changing?

Duncan, your memory is second to none, it all comes flooding back (SORRY NO PUN INTENDED)!
I bought another pump (new), two infact and bench tested them first. so I am sure now I have a working pump. The thought crossed my mind that the water lines may be blocked, if a Non-Retun valve is in line.

It was the fact you found a current in the pump power line that has given me the thoughts that the pump is at fault here (again). Do you think another trip "up North" is worth while? I don't think there is anyone local to me.
Chuck

We could probably have a good look at it at the Nano, though I'm not yet sure I can get there. Lets confirm closer to the date.

That sounds very good, Duncan.

Duncan wrote:We could probably have a good look at it at the Nano, though I'm not yet sure I can get there. Lets confirm closer to the date.

I think there will be somebody there to sort it out one way or another Duncan

raistlin wrote:

Duncan wrote:We could probably have a good look at it at the Nano, though I'm not yet sure I can get there. Lets confirm closer to the date.

I think there will be somebody there to sort it out one way or another Duncan

Hope so:(

Well maybe we can do a group install / fix? I have to do mine too.

Hey! this sounds like a marathon! looking forward to learning more about these cars..... Perhaps a handbrake mod, and the fully remote locking/window closing bits - I have a couple of Paul's (I think!) PCB (Printed Circuit Board)'s that I have not used.

Chuckles wrote: and the fully remote locking/window closing bits - I have a couple of Paul's (I think!) PCB's that I have not used.

Which fully remote?

Which Paul?

I think it is yours Paul, I bought the setup for the powerfolds, then got the door switch!!! so I am looking to add the remote control that shuts windows? - its not that important, but someone, somewhere might want what I have. When I get a minute I'll look it out to see what it is.

OK Chuck. You know that those items are no longer produced don't you? Might be an heirloom... eventually

What ever you have, I'm happy to help with

It'd be good if you could tell me what you actually do have when you've checked

Will do .........

If i was to fit my headlight washer jets this weekend, would it be ok to plug the wiring in at the washer bottle end whilst the bumper is off?
I know i can't plug in the BBUS until it is t4'd but wondered if this would be ok?

Cockaa wrote:If i was to fit my headlight washer jets this weekend, would it be ok to plug the wiring in at the washer bottle end whilst the bumper is off?
I know i can't plug in the BBUS until it is t4'd but wondered if this would be ok?

Yes.

raistlin wrote:

Cockaa wrote:If i was to fit my headlight washer jets this weekend, would it be ok to plug the wiring in at the washer bottle end whilst the bumper is off?
I know i can't plug in the BBUS until it is t4'd but wondered if this would be ok?

Yes.

Thank you kind sir

Like Paul says, yes. So long as it's not connected at the other end. If it is, you need to be 100% sure the alarm doesn't get triggered or it will probably run the powerwash pump when the alarm goes off.

As it is it's plugged into the standard non BBUS alarm/horn Duncan, there is a seperate plug visible nearby which fits the BBUS & i have a spare washer pump plug located next to my washer bottle, i'm assuming this is the wiring required for the headlight washer jets??

Yes. The thing is, there's only one relay, and the standard alarm horn and the spare plug are both connected to it. So while it's programmed as having a standard alarm horn it will output power to both of them if you set the alarm off. It will deter the thief, though!