Why did Volvo put wipers on headlights?
If you are a driver you will know that this sticks to the front of your car like glue when driving and as they volvo is the no 1 european car for safe design this is one of the safety options they have. In short its so your night time driving vision in snow or muddy conditions is not hampered by dull /dirty headlamps.
How do you use the headlight wipers on a Volvo s60?
Starting the windshield and headlight washers Washing function, right-hand steering wheel lever. Move the right-hand steering wheel lever toward the steering wheel to start the windshield and headlight washers. After the lever is released, the wipers make several extra sweeps.
How do you remove the headlight wipers on a Volvo s60?
To remove the wiper lift the plastic cover up on the Arm by the molding. Then you can remove the 8mm screw holding the wiper arm on then remove. Tip: fold the wiper arm up away from the Headlight. Then rock up and down to get it loose.
What size windshield wipers do I need for a 2004 Volvo s60?
Volvo S60 Wiper Size Chart
| Year | Driver Side | Passenger Side |
|---|---|---|
| 2004 | 24″ | 22″ |
| 2003 | 24″ | 22″ |
| 2002 | 24″ | 22″ |
| 2001 | 24″ | 22″ |
Why are there windshield wipers on headlights?
Headlight wiper systems are only seen on a very small portion of vehicles on the road today, which is why most people aren’t aware of how they operate. Their purpose is simply to provide a clean headlight lens for the best view-ability of the road ahead.
What is headlamps with wipers?
Available wiper-activated headlamps give you the convenience of having your headlamps come on automatically when the wipers sense moisture from rain or snow. This video will explain how to use them and how to adjust the autolamp delay.
Do you replace headlight wipers in a Volvo?
One of the more aggravating things about owning and maintaining an uber-mileage Volvo (my Volvo XC70 has 350K kms) or similar car is that there are some features that you come to appreciate, but when they break, they don’t contribute to getting you from point A to B. So, economically, do you replace them or not?
Can a headlight wiper fail on a car?
In all the cases of headlamp wiper and rear wiper motor failures I have experience with the problem and it has not been the actual motor, but a seizure of a gear. This type of failure is a perfect candidate for a re-build and the following will outline a wiper motor I recently refurbished.
What to do if your wiper motor is broken?
Also take a look at the wiper switches at the very bottom of the case to make sure nothing is broken or bent. If you wish at this point and if all the small gears are clean and where they should be, you can apply 12 volts to make sure that the motor works.