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16th August 2008, 23:28 | #1 |
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Advice wanted for Conn SE tourer front bumper replacement with washers
I've managed to crack the front bumper of my pride and joy while pulling into a narrow passing space to allow an oncoming car to pass. I've decided to replace the front bumper with one from a rover scrap yard or ebay. I notice it is possible to get second hand bumpers fitted with the headlamp washer jets which my car wasn't originally fitted with. Is it possible to connect these up to a car which wasn't originally fitted with them? Is it complicated or am I better sticking to a non washer bumper? Lastly I have a pre facelift 03 Conn SE tourer will any front bumper fit or were there any minor variations I need to watch out for? Thanks.
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Manual operation?
I've read most of the linked thread, and while only understanding bits of it, I continue to be amazed at the generousity, in time, effort and knowledge that members on here display. Fantastic club, well done chaps.
But I have a numpty question. Assuming I have the required parts, such as the jets themselves, the pump to fit into the bottle and appropriate relays/fuses, can I set power washers up to operate purely on a manual basis with a switch of sufficient robustness (push and hold for "on", release for "off"), without consulting, or connecting to the car's gizmowizardry? thanks malcolm
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That was always an option when i did mine. As you say, the help I had was incredible but if it had all ended up for nothing, a simple switch would have sufficed. Either that or connecting it to the main screenwash system so it operated in tandem. |
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Second route could lead to voltage dropping as low as 6 volts which may not be enough for the 2 pumps. Last edited by JohnDotCom; 17th August 2008 at 09:18.. Reason: Fixed quotes |
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By "in tandem" I meant that the supply which drives the main pump should be used to operate a relay to switch the second pump. Not trying to run two pumps from the same supply. I'd be surprised if two pumps running in parallel form the same supply would drop the voltage that much though, I wouldn't have thought they'd draw a great deal of current. Last edited by Raistlin; 17th August 2008 at 09:36.. |
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[quote=baxlin;223242]I've read most of the linked thread, and while only understanding bits of it, I continue to be amazed at the generousity, in time, effort and knowledge that members on here display. Fantastic club, well done chaps.
Yes, I'd echo those thoughts and just add a note of thanks to those who responded to my question and pointed me in the direction of the threads. The key issue seems to be getting access to T4 and old discs. Anyone offer a commercial service for the reprogramming? or it looks like sticking to a replacement bumper without the washers. |
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As has been mentioned above the best man to see is Keith who is a member here and other forums and offers T4 sessions to owners, he has got a T4 and old & new discs and can do the setup of powerwash.
He lives in Ellesmere, North Shropshire, it's worth going to him as he'll help you and offer advice and also sort out some of options that can be turned on/off with the T4. https://www.the75andztclub.co.uk/forum/member.php?u=12 |
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