shoggoth43 Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Does anyone know if there's a headlight washer retrofit, or factory, available for the 2010/1 Legacy? A couple of photos on the JDM site showed some small panels near the headlamps which look suspiciously like popup nozzles on the BMW cars. If that's not legit, an aftermarket refit might be an option, but I don't really know of any. - S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobGee Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 They are washers. You'd have to make your own holes in the bumper, run wiring, mount it all, etc.. The bumper isn't the same shape so the alignment might not work.. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DeltaSniper Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 This stuff really comes in handy during snowstorms.... last time i drove in one I had to stop every 60km's or so to brush the headlight which was covered in ice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Peaty Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 I've retrofitted these to my 99RS when I had it. It was one of the more difficult mods I've done. http://www.scoobymods.com/head-lamp-washer-mod-t61.html?t=61 The worst part was cutting into the bumper with a razor knife without having a templet. It was more eyeballing because I had nothing to go by and there were a lot of angles and curves to deal with. In the end it was cool but I didn't use it all that much. Back in the day it was very hard to source parts too. It may be easier today. Peaty, 2019 Imp Sport 5 Dr (Mine) 2013 Outback Premium (Wife's) 2010 Legacy 3.6R (Son), 2001 Forester S (other son) 1999 Miata (my summer ride) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Yep - they are headlight washers But bumper shape is different on the JDM/EU spec cars. http://legacygt.com/forums/attachment.php?attachmentid=98211&stc=1&d=1301597902 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoggoth43 Posted March 31, 2011 Author Share Posted March 31, 2011 Well, the bumper shape difference just figures.... OTOH, the shape may not matter so much if the nozzles are adjustable so they could be aimed a little different. A bigger problem might be the controls. Are these manual or do they activate automatically? e.g. you have a separate button for them or you hold down the wash button for longer than 1 second or it does it every 7th wash or something like that? I'm guessing that integration would be entirely missing in the US market cars. - S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Code Posted March 31, 2011 Share Posted March 31, 2011 Get some sweet led nozzles that all the kids in Berettas used to run back in highschool(late 90s)! Jk. Good luck and happy modding! "Striving to better, oft we mar what's well." - Bill Shakespeare - car modder Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hagar Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 There is no separate button. They activate when you hold down the wash button for longer than 1 second or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoggoth43 Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 There is no separate button. They activate when you hold down the wash button for longer than 1 second or so. Well that's good to know. Just need to figure out how they do that now. I was worried I'd need to find a spot to mount a button. - S Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BobGee Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 You could use a time delay relay wired to the windshield wiper power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shoggoth43 Posted April 1, 2011 Author Share Posted April 1, 2011 Most likely what I'd do and tie it into the other washer pump somehow. Thanks for the suggestion. - S You could use a time delay relay wired to the windshield wiper power. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChasWG Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 I had this feature on my 2003 Audi A6 and loved it! It turned on after about 2 seconds of firing the windshield washers. So the tech is out there to be salvaged if the JDM stuff isn't readily available. But as others have said, cutting into the bumper is going to be the hardest part of all this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TwoTone Posted April 1, 2011 Share Posted April 1, 2011 Many ways to do it, on some cars it's the X number of times the wipers have been used to conserve fluid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nacron Posted April 11, 2011 Share Posted April 11, 2011 this may be possible. I took my bumper off to install HID and attached to the same harness that goes to the wiper pump there is another connector, possibly for another pump that would power the headlight washers. Didn't have a chance to take a multimeter to it but it looks like it's in the position for that. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen5is Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Sorry to revive such an old thread. Would anyone know what the part numbers are for the headlight washers? The 2.5i didn't come with the headlight washers and the front bumper I'm going to pick up from a mate has the cutouts. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted August 21, 2013 Share Posted August 21, 2013 Unfortunately us USDM guys probably won't be of any help since we don't get those on any models here. If I remember correctly you are in AUS or NZ, correct? If so, the best bet is probably making a trip down to your local dealer. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gen5is Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 I got a hold of the parts from Japanparts. If anyone wants to order some here are the part numbers, it was about $440AUD all up excluding fig. 875. I opted for just the washers and covers and the necessary nuts n bolts so, 86636NA, 86636OA, 86636N, 86636O, W14007 x2, 57786A x2 got $220AUD http://i.imgur.com/LOuBXTH.jpg Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GTEASER Posted August 30, 2013 Share Posted August 30, 2013 Wow, seems pricey, but thanks for sharing. I'll opt to just stop at the petrol station and use the squeegee to clean my headlights if they need it. GTEASER's 2012 Legacy GT - Sold GTEASER's 2009 XTeaser - Sold GTEASER's 1992 Legacy SS - Sold Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derkahn Posted January 27, 2014 Share Posted January 27, 2014 old thread but I'm going for it.. bosch makes an aftermarket headlight washer kit that looks quality.. stay tuned... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TTG Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 They create a big mess than any cleaning. On the BMW side we drop the Cold Weather Package and order Heated Seats as stand alone option NOT to get the headlight washers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derkahn Posted January 28, 2014 Share Posted January 28, 2014 uh... says the guy who's member photo is of two cars showing headlight cleaning systems... a mess?? the whole point is to be able to see and if your headlights are dirty that pretty much = your car is a mess anyway.... ordering them today from Daniel stern lighting.. will let you know when they get here then do my own thread on install. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
derkahn Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 picking up my car tomorrow with working headlight washers:) only two years after I said I would do it.... lol Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FLlegacy Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 Most likely what I'd do and tie it into the other washer pump somehow. Thanks for the suggestion. - S Get an outback reservoir with the 2nd pump for the rear wiper and run a small momentary switch to a blank in the cabin easy peasy... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
s2baru Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I want to see this since I have the JDM lo locations for it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
capttris Posted March 2, 2016 Share Posted March 2, 2016 I had headlight washers on my 2000 Audi A6. The headlight washers would pop up and spray about 2 seconds after the windshield washer would spray. downside: 1. I used to go through washer fluid like crazy, especially in the winter. (I know, that's what its there for) The headlight nozzles used a LOT of fluid. 2. The other 3 seasons (75% of the year) when I had a really clean and detailed car, activating a quick spray to clean the dust off of the windshield would then lead to a huge spray pattern of spots all over the front and hood of the car. I learned to quickly tap the spray button to try and avoid the headlight washers from popping up PROS: 1. clean(er) headlights in certain severe weather and specific temperatures. 2. Kind of looks cool when spraying. Overall, I am big on safety and always make sure my headlights and tail lights are clean, even in the winter. When it's too cold to wash the car, I use windex on a rag to clean them. But I never saw a huge benefit to them overall. And they had issues and leaks that required labor-intensive repairs on my part. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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