A quick question - I can't find any reference to headlight washers in the brochure or price list. Do headlight washers come as standard across the range or only with the LED or matrix headlights? I note that for the S Line, "all-weather headlights" are mentioned as standard - is this Audi code for headlight washers?
2018 Q5 - Headlight Washers
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A quick question - I can't find any reference to headlight washers in the brochure or price list. Do headlight washers come as standard across the range or only with the LED or matrix headlights? I note that for the S Line, "all-weather headlights" are mentioned as standard - is this Audi code for headlight washers?
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Hi DriverJon I have the S-Line petrol with LED headlamps and there are no washers
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No matter what is producing the light, the outer cover is going to get dirty and reduce the headlamps efficiency. I have not checked the options list so cannot comment if washers are an option
I can't see them on the options list. My A6 has LED headlights and headlight washers - they activate with every six or so uses of the windscreen washers and definitely improve headlight performance. The brochure and price list photos show headlight washer covers on the Q5 front bumper.
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All weather headlights mean the units also double as front fog lights as there aren't any on the new Q5. There's a button on the headlight control unit by the rear fog button to switch this on.
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I'm told they are working jets...
Have a read of this....
https://www.carlightblog.com/2013/10/22/a-clean-beam-the-purpose-of-the-headlamp-washer-system/
Rappy.
https://www.carlightblog.com/2013/10/22/a-clean-beam-the-purpose-of-the-headlamp-washer-system/
Rappy.
Interesting. Some further googling confirms that washers are more or less mandatory for xenon headlights, but not for LEDs - could be associated with heat output and the propensity to “bake” muck on the lenses. Quite a lot of people questioning how effective washers are, regardless of bulb technology in use. I’ve perceived them to be helpful on my A6 (LEDs) when the road is particularly dirty/gritted and the vehicle in front is throwing up lots of muck.
Response from Audi UK customer service (essentially, they don't know!)
Thank you for contacting Audi UK regarding the Audi Q5 and if they are available with the headlight washer system.
I have looked through the brochure and can not confirm if the headlight washer system is available on the Audi Q5.
I would recommend that you contact your local Audi Centre as they deal with the sales process they have the latest information regarding the specification.
They will be able to view the Audi Q5 and will be happy to assist you with your enquiry.
You can find a list of all the Audi Centres in the UK at www.audi.co.uk; please ask to speak to the Sales Team who will be happy to help.
Should you require any further assistance, please contact me on the details below.
Thank you for contacting Audi UK regarding the Audi Q5 and if they are available with the headlight washer system.
I have looked through the brochure and can not confirm if the headlight washer system is available on the Audi Q5.
I would recommend that you contact your local Audi Centre as they deal with the sales process they have the latest information regarding the specification.
They will be able to view the Audi Q5 and will be happy to assist you with your enquiry.
You can find a list of all the Audi Centres in the UK at www.audi.co.uk; please ask to speak to the Sales Team who will be happy to help.
Should you require any further assistance, please contact me on the details below.
Why don't you do the following test?
Turn light switch manually to Low Beam Headlights and operate the window wiper lever arm (pull towards you).
You will see jet mist of water on windscreen and from from light area if your car has this function. This operation should only repeat after approx 5 repeats of operation.
In the mk1 version the cutouts confirmed that headlight washer system was standard. Base SE models did not have this function. Also note that this does not work with DRL's only switched on.
Turn light switch manually to Low Beam Headlights and operate the window wiper lever arm (pull towards you).
You will see jet mist of water on windscreen and from from light area if your car has this function. This operation should only repeat after approx 5 repeats of operation.
In the mk1 version the cutouts confirmed that headlight washer system was standard. Base SE models did not have this function. Also note that this does not work with DRL's only switched on.
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Looked inside the front bumper today (from inside engine bay, plenty of room) and although I can see the "washer jet" covers with hinge springs on the inside, I see no washer jets ready to protrude.
Tried washers over 30 times tonight, nothing comes out of covers.
Right here we go....
Got nephew outside to record it...basically the headlight washers pop out twice and wash headlights. Screenshot of washer jets doing there thing...
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They defo work & boy are they messy and powerful
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Got nephew outside to record it...basically the headlight washers pop out twice and wash headlights. Screenshot of washer jets doing there thing...
They defo work & boy are they messy and powerful
I remember when I was looking at my order and looking at the code behind Audi Configurator, it had headwasher lamps as an option that was not selected. Nemo you've done well. Just checking the German site for the Q5 configurator and headlight washers is a 265 EURO option. Whether Audi UK should be including this as standard on the UK version is very unlikely ( a bit of a joke as remember at the time it was a standard feature on the Q2 and Q3!)
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How are these activated? Is it with a simple pull of the screen wash dash stickRight here we go....
Got nephew outside to record it...basically the headlight washers pop out twice and wash headlights. Screenshot of washer jets doing there thing...
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They defo work & boy are they messy and powerful
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