2017 Audi A3 headlight washers

[Blaster72]

Anyone know if it's still required for cars with xenon headlights to have headlight washers?

My A3 is a few months old and I've never seen them pop out even if I try them loads of times with the lights on.

I'm just wondering if in fact it doesn't have them and the washer covers are just blanks.

[Blaster72]

Ah, thanks Nick. I'm pretty sure they don't have them and the covers are just blanks but I'll ask at the first service to be sure.

Make sense with the light output as a criteria though.

[Blaster72]

Mmm, I have tried them loads of times with someone outside watching - still nothing. There's never any streaks up the bonnet either when I've been driving in grotty weather like I've had before on cars with washers.

Maybe I need to try and prise them open and see if there's anyone home in there.

[Blaster72]

Yep, they are.

[Blaster72]

Well, I've had 3 different answers from the local Audi dealer so far. Basically they aren't sure either!

It seems with the 2017 models, it may only be the S3 that has the washer regardless of what headlights you spec.

We've tried gently prying the covers out of the bumper but they don't want to pop off and we didn't want to damage the bumper.

Anyway, the dealer has sent off the details with the chassis number etc.. to Audi HQ for an answer.

Seems daft to have the covers in the bumper as blanks if none of the models have them and the S3 has a different bumper. I guess maybe its for other markets where they get proper winter conditions.

[Blaster72]

Thanks Dan, I've PM'd the details to you.

It's strange, you can't even spec them on the configurator any more and the only place they show up is in the equipment standard for the S3

[Blaster72]

Well, got a reply from Audi this morning.

Audi said:

Dear Mr ********

Thank you fro your recent email regarding the above vehicle.

I have checked on our Database and can confirm that the above vehicle came without headlamp washer system. This was an optional extra which had to be purchased prior to placing an order for the vehicle.

I trust the above proves useful. Thank you for contacting Audi UK.

Kind regards

• ** *****

Customer Relations Advisor
Audi UK

[Blaster72]

Sadly mine isn't an S3 but I still don't remember seeing them as an option when I configured it.

Anyway, at least I know that they aren't knackered now. They just aren't there!