Can Not Find Switch

1990 LJ78 · 06-08-06, 10:59 AM

Hey all..
I have a little problem..

I've looked high and low for the little thing but can't find the switch / button for the head light washers that my LJ78 is equiped with..

Under the hood I have a large tank full of washer fluid and a large headlight on it. Pump is wired in. washers out in front of the head lights..

I also have a main windshield washer tank on the other side of the motor compartment.
Any one else have this little problem??
Where did you find the switch / button to make em work?

crushers · 06-08-06, 11:08 AM

they work with the headlights ON and the main wiper control...
cheers

1990 LJ78 · 06-08-06, 12:48 PM

Thanks Wayne .. I'll give it a try..

Richard

Entaran · 06-08-06, 06:18 PM

Either that or the switch will literally push forward as well as flicking side to side or up and down (whichever way you've got it sitting). I know my FJ73's rear wiper washer switch is like this, as is the other cars I own. So It might apply to your headlight washers

1990 LJ78 · 06-08-06, 07:24 PM

Well I've tried both your suggestions.
I've only been able to get the windshield washer to work.
Moved the head light lever every which way along with the windshield wiper lever.. No head light washer action.
The read wiper switch works the rear wiper intermitent one way, push that side in and it shoots washer. Switch it to on and the wiper runs all the time push on the switch in this position and it also shoots washer at the window.

BUT no head light washer at all..Mystified I am..

Richard

Entaran · 06-08-06, 08:12 PM

start following the wiring back looking for the break

1990 LJ78 · 06-08-06, 08:35 PM

you raelly think there is a break in the wiring harness

All kidding aside the wireing harness is still wrapped up in it's tight little wraps.. and looks like it has been that way for 16 years. (still a vergin)

I think that if I can not find the switch I will pull the head light washer fluid tank and test the pump..Maybe just maybe after 16 years it has decided to give up..but if it dose work, mystified I will remain for a while anyway..

Any other thoughts..

Richard

crushers · 06-08-06, 08:39 PM

check the pump, then take the hose off and blow air through to see if maybe both hoses are plugged...

06-08-06, 10:59 AM	#1
1990 LJ78 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 448	Can Not Find Switch Hey all.. I have a little problem.. I've looked high and low for the little thing but can't find the switch / button for the head light washers that my LJ78 is equiped with.. Under the hood I have a large tank full of washer fluid and a large headlight on it. Pump is wired in. washers out in front of the head lights.. I also have a main windshield washer tank on the other side of the motor compartment. Any one else have this little problem?? Where did you find the switch / button to make em work?

06-08-06, 11:08 AM	#2
crushers IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 9,226	they work with the headlights ON and the main wiper control... cheers __________________ pulling this info out of my ass so take it with a pound of salt "People are poor because they don't spend money wisely, tough sh!t !!! " John Galt 09/22/08 Wayne Owen Sound Ontario http://www.ivoac.ca separating the rumours from the truth. join today

06-08-06, 08:39 PM	#8
crushers IH8MUD Lifer Join Date: Feb 2004 Posts: 9,226	check the pump, then take the hose off and blow air through to see if maybe both hoses are plugged... __________________ pulling this info out of my ass so take it with a pound of salt "People are poor because they don't spend money wisely, tough sh!t !!! " John Galt 09/22/08 Wayne Owen Sound Ontario http://www.ivoac.ca separating the rumours from the truth. join today

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06-08-06, 12:48 PM	#3
1990 LJ78 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 448	Thanks Wayne .. I'll give it a try.. Richard

06-08-06, 06:18 PM	#4
Entaran IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Posts: 385	Either that or the switch will literally push forward as well as flicking side to side or up and down (whichever way you've got it sitting). I know my FJ73's rear wiper washer switch is like this, as is the other cars I own. So It might apply to your headlight washers

06-08-06, 07:24 PM	#5
1990 LJ78 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 448	Well I've tried both your suggestions. I've only been able to get the windshield washer to work. Moved the head light lever every which way along with the windshield wiper lever.. No head light washer action. The read wiper switch works the rear wiper intermitent one way, push that side in and it shoots washer. Switch it to on and the wiper runs all the time push on the switch in this position and it also shoots washer at the window. BUT no head light washer at all..Mystified I am.. Richard

06-08-06, 08:12 PM	#6
Entaran IH8MUD Regular Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Ballarat, Victoria, Australia Posts: 385	start following the wiring back looking for the break

06-08-06, 08:35 PM	#7
1990 LJ78 IH8MUD Regular Join Date: May 2006 Location: Ontario Posts: 448	you raelly think there is a break in the wiring harness All kidding aside the wireing harness is still wrapped up in it's tight little wraps.. and looks like it has been that way for 16 years. (still a vergin) I think that if I can not find the switch I will pull the head light washer fluid tank and test the pump..Maybe just maybe after 16 years it has decided to give up..but if it dose work, mystified I will remain for a while anyway.. Any other thoughts.. Richard