GS - 4th Gen (2013-2020) Discussion about the 2013 and up GS models

Headlight washer jet

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-17-15, 04:20 PM
  #1  
bellamonie
Driver School Candidate
Thread Starter
 
bellamonie's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jul 2015
Location: NB
Posts: 20
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Question Headlight washer jet

Just noticed on my 2014 GS350, that when I need windshield washer for cleaning the windshield, my headlights also receive windshield washer. On my 2010 IS250C I have the option of having this option on or off. I can't seem to find on my GS if I can have this option set at ''off'' because I do have the button at the left hand side of the steering wheel that I can press if I want the headlights cleaned. Anybody know if this is automatic now and that I can't turn feature off or if possible, please tell me how. Thanks
Old 12-17-15, 04:32 PM
  #2  
AL13NV8D3R
Instructor
 
AL13NV8D3R's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 1,016
Likes: 0
Received 33 Likes on 22 Posts
Default

Yes quite annoying since sometimes all I want is a quick wet swipe to clean my winshield and end up getting my headlights wet leaving waterspots afterwards. This feature cannot be turned off, its automatic.
Old 12-17-15, 06:57 PM
  #3  
Kane007
Driver
 
Kane007's Avatar
 
Join Date: May 2015
Location: Ct
Posts: 156
Received 3 Likes on 3 Posts
Default

I hate the damn headlight washers.. it ends up spraying onto my entire car and hood and just makes a mess..
Old 12-18-15, 08:59 AM
  #4  
jtrue28
Lead Lap
 
jtrue28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: #BBNine
Posts: 3,637
Received 206 Likes on 140 Posts
Default

Unless they changed it, the headlight cleaners only come on when your headlights are on. In the past, I would just turn the headlights off, spray the windshield, then turn the lights back on.
Old 12-18-15, 11:50 AM
  #5  
AL13NV8D3R
Instructor
 
AL13NV8D3R's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 1,016
Likes: 0
Received 33 Likes on 22 Posts
Default

Please dont do that at night when I am driving next to you or in the opposing traffic. Its kinda dangerous to drive at night without headlights on even for a few seconds. Some of us live in the country where there are no lights anywhere. The roads can be dark as ink so you would need ever bit of light your LEDs can muster. And usually these dark country road also bright lots of dust and dirt so you would need to use you wiper/washers. Some of us would like to turn off the headlamp washers indepenantly of the headlights.
Old 12-18-15, 12:33 PM
  #6  
jtrue28
Lead Lap
 
jtrue28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: #BBNine
Posts: 3,637
Received 206 Likes on 140 Posts
Default

#1 The DRL come on when the headlights go off.
#2 I have used this method maybe twice in my entire life
#3 Never at night.
Old 12-18-15, 04:20 PM
  #7  
AL13NV8D3R
Instructor
 
AL13NV8D3R's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2013
Location: Tennessee
Posts: 1,016
Likes: 0
Received 33 Likes on 22 Posts
Default

Originally Posted by jtrue28
#1 The DRL come on when the headlights go off.
#2 I have used this method maybe twice in my entire life
#3 Never at night.
#1 First position on stalk right under Auto is labeled DRL Off. You could completly turn all lighys off including DRL and tail lamps.

#2 All it takes is one time to cause an accident.

#3 This issue is only a problem while at night since during the day the headlights are already off to begin with therefore there is no need to switch them off. Assuming you have stalk on Auto.

Just pulling your leg.
Old 12-19-15, 07:03 AM
  #8  
jtrue28
Lead Lap
 
jtrue28's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2008
Location: #BBNine
Posts: 3,637
Received 206 Likes on 140 Posts
Default

Old 12-19-15, 05:18 PM
  #9  
KJD3
Driver
 
KJD3's Avatar
 
Join Date: Sep 2014
Location: Kentucky
Posts: 184
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default

I had my GS at the dealer for its 5,000 mile service (even though I'm only at 4,100) anyway, I asked them to check to see if the headlamp washers could be disconnected from the windshield washer stalk. They said that it cannot be disabled, and that they only come on when the headlights are on. I don't understand that at all. Why does it have to be tied into the stalk when there is a button that activates them on their own? If anything there should be an option in the menus that could disable it from the stalk.
Old 12-23-15, 09:34 PM
  #10  
shurik74
Advanced
iTrader: (5)
 
shurik74's Avatar
 
Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: CA - 916
Posts: 687
Received 57 Likes on 47 Posts
Default

Thinking to swap front bumper on my GS450H with F-sport and just put caps on headlights washer tubes...
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Rustito
SC430 - 2nd Gen (2001-2010)
22
01-20-14 07:00 AM
kl323
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
7
04-12-10 06:43 PM
vuiskool
GS - 3rd Gen (2006-2011)
9
10-19-09 08:09 AM
tex2670
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
12
11-30-07 09:41 AM
Kailua250
IS - 2nd Gen (2006-2013)
10
04-12-06 07:07 PM



Quick Reply: Headlight washer jet



All times are GMT -7. The time now is 02:16 AM.