headlight washers on my Mk2 elegance operate as expected the first time I use them on a journey but then don't come on again unless the lights are turned off and back on again (which is a bit dodgy while driving!!). On my last Mk1 octavia they operated every time I wanted them - is this a new "feature" or a fault????

headlight washers on my Mk2 elegance operate as expected the first time I use them on a journey but then don't come on again unless the lights are turned off and back on again (which is a bit dodgy while driving!!). On my last Mk1 octavia they operated every time I wanted them - is this a new "feature" or a fault????

They operate at first squirt [usually] then only every fifth or sixth time you operate the main screen washer. Go figure.

Makes sense I think. unless you take your Octy rallying then every 5th or 6th time should suffice.

saves liquid that way.

Also does it if you hold the sqirt button down for more than five seconds. That'll really tick the driver behind off

I find the use of the hdlt washers a bit disconcerting, as it looks as if you are turning off you lights for that couple of seconds! :confused:

I find the use of the hdlt washers a bit disconcerting, as it looks as if you are turning off you lights for that couple of seconds! :confused:

Yeah, first couiple of times I thought I'd just hit a puddle.

& it makes people in front think you just flashed them

Best ones are the Merc E class ones. They operate from a seperate button and are independent from the windscreen ones. With the aerodynamics of the car you can squirt the car behind, sorry your headlights, without making your own screen mucky :D