Headlight washers keep going AWOL

[norfolkminis]

Noticed this morning that my passenger side washer has gone AWOL. Only just had the drivers side one replaced last week!!

Anyone know how I can keep hold of them a bit longer??

Cheers

 

[KDF]

Dont use them.. thats about it.. or you could disconnect them.. but then they may just fall out anyway, just one of those things I guess. I have only had 1 go AWOL, I just popped another one in the old holder and its been there for about 8 months now..

they are only £5 each but it can prove expensive if they keep going missing.

 

[172chick]

Im having a new one fitted next week under warranty, according to someone on here (sorry Im crap with names and dont have time to find the link), that there was a fault on some of the washers, and they replace the whole thing which fixes the problem. I guess Id have to let you know if it does sort it.

 

[JAY172]

aye replace the whole unit instead of just popping a new ball in.

 

[norfolkminis]

Looks like renault just poped a new ball in, on the driverside one which was replaced last week.

Done under warrenty, but just the hassle of going to renualt. 40 mile round trip. Think Ill wait a bit. the other side may fall out next week!!

 

[McBunny]

lol i have had both done now

 

[Liam]

when the ball pops out which it hasnt done on mine, does that mean all the fluid leaks out and you quickly have an empty washer bottle?

 

[MATT BLACK]

o/s/f headlamp washer £6.13 part no 7701207152

n/s/f headlamp washer £6.13 part no 7701207168

This is a very common fault at this time of the year - the water expands when it freezes causing the seal to break - Renault are aware of the problem.

 

[Liam]

yeah just wondered if when the ball pops out of the stalk does all the water leak out or is the ball not the part that keeps the water in?