A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion Discussion forum for the C5 Audi A6 and S6 produced from 1998-2004

Covers for headlight washers

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 04-09-2001, 09:15 AM
  #1  
New Member
Thread Starter
 
silver6's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2001
Posts: 4
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Covers for headlight washers

Has anyone had experience with the covers for the headlight washers coming off. I am missing one after only two weeks. Was wondering if this will be ongoing?
Old 04-09-2001, 09:25 AM
  #2  
JP
Junior Member
 
JP's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 992
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Yes, many have had those come off...

It been discussed a number of times. One suggestion was to use a tie wrap (wire tie) around the legs (brackets) holding them to the mechanism. I did that some time ago and have had no problem using them at speed. They can be held in the up position by wedging them with something that won't mar the finish (I used a piece of a wooden paint mixer). Once up, the tie wrap is placed around the legs just above where they snap onto the spayer mechanism.
..../jp
Old 04-09-2001, 11:10 AM
  #3  
AudiWorld Super User
 
Ernesto (ERT)'s Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2000
Posts: 4,075
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Check the direction of the jet nozzles

I had one come off, when I took it to the dealership, they found that both of the jet nozzles were missing, in essence, when activated, the stream would hit the inside (i.e. bottom) of the cap, helping dislodge it. Once that got replaced... no problems.

ERT
Old 04-09-2001, 05:40 PM
  #4  
New Member
 
mingblueraja's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2000
Posts: 22
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default Re: Covers for headlight washers

Your local service location should be able to replace the cap quickly. I would also suggest the use of a wire or plastic tie. When I had to get my cap replaced, that's what the service guy did to mine, and I haven't had any problems since.
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
audifull
Audi 90 / 80 / Coupe quattro / Cabriolet
1
09-29-2002 06:40 PM
A6 Top Cat
A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
2
03-30-2002 06:12 PM
Norman LeF
Audi allroad
0
07-18-2001 02:20 PM
Big D
A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
6
06-25-2001 10:35 AM
Bollinger
A6 / S6 (C5 Platform) Discussion
7
09-04-2000 08:24 PM



Quick Reply: Covers for headlight washers



All times are GMT -8. The time now is 08:57 PM.