2888386 - J10 HEADLAMP WASHERS NOT WORKING

With the side lights on, when the lever on the right of the steering wheel is operated, the headlamp washer function does not work properly, but the windscreen washer does work
Results of the tests
0PRELIMINARY CHECKSAll OKProblems metOperation
Carry out a preliminary check on the fluid level in the reservoir; also make sure that it is not leaking.Continue to Step 1Level too lowTop up level
Reservoir damagedReservoir damaged Op.   5050A10 
1HEADLAMP WASHER TIMER CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the operation of the headlamp washer timer( See   E3022  HEADLAMP WASHER ).Continue to Step 2Timer defectiveReplace the timer
2HEADLAMP WASHER ELECTRICAL CIRCUIT CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation

Check, in order:

  • headlamp washer fuse
  • headlamp washer timer supply
  • connection between the headlamp washer timer and the steering column switch unit
  • connection between the headlamp washer timer and the electric headlamp washer pump
( See   E3022  HEADLAMP WASHER )
Continue to Step 3Component defectiveReplace the component involved (if a fuse is involved, search for the cause of the problem)
Connections not correctRestore the connections
3ELECTRIC HEADLAMP WASHER PUMP CHECKAll OKProblems metOperation
Check the operation of the electric headlamp washer pumpContinue to Step 4Electric pump faultyReplace the electric headlamp washer pump Op.   5050D20 
4CHECKING CORRECT OPERATIONAll OKProblems metOperation
Check that the fault is no longer presentEnd of diagnosisFault persistsSearch for the fault starting from another symptom'