Headlamp washers!
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Originally Posted by E60Sim' post='199899' date='Nov 18 2005, 04:20 AM
In Denmark, Norway and Sweden the cleaning system for the headlights is required by the goverment if you have Xenon lights! 
I'll try and get a pic later.
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I'll try and get a pic later.[/quote]
What are you expecting to see Merv? A miniature BMW tech in overalls come out of the hole brandishing a water pistol
joking aside, i am also intrigued by never seeing it in action
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Originally Posted by E60Sim' post='199899' date='Nov 18 2005, 10:20 AM
In Denmark, Norway and Sweden the cleaning system for the headlights is required by the goverment if you have Xenon lights!
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I have never seen the headlamp washers working nor have I ever seen any discussion on the option, apart from people wondering whether they have them or not as all E60 bumpers have the cut outs.
So anyone have a pic of them working and an opinion on whether they are any good or not?
So anyone have a pic of them working and an opinion on whether they are any good or not?
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Exactly. At night this "flashing" is easier to discern. however, just yesterday during daytime (but at dusk & lights were on) I was washing windshield and I could see the spray coming over the hood from the lamp cleaning system. Manual says "when lighting system switched on and at regular and appropriate times" and easily three could be the number, but not sure in my case.
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We first noticed these while we were on a road trip. We were at a gas station and my wife was in front of the car doing whatever it was she was doing. I happened to start the window washer while she was looking at the car. She look in amazement as the "BLASTERS" popped out. I have to say they spray the lights at some high pressure. Nifty little things I believe. Anyway, I just see a few people think of this as a negative option. Honestly it is something I think is useful.. Just my $.02
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Just make sure your moonroof is closed when you do this (otherwise some may end up inside your car!)