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saz007 · Feb 10th, 2007, 03:07 PM

Hi
i was wondering if anyone can help me. I took my cooper s checkmate for a service today and they informed me that the washer jets which i thought were heated were in fact not. I really need them to be and i was wondering if anyone had fitted this themselves or if and how it can be done?? MINI were no help at all and suggested i put a towel over the washers until morning!!!!!

THANKS

sef · Feb 10th, 2007, 03:41 PM

I've got heated washer jets as it came with the Visibility Pack... Not sure if you can get them retrofitted tho...

matt21 · Feb 10th, 2007, 04:03 PM

i got them and find them fairly useless tbh

heated mirrors are good tho!

Scrogg · Feb 10th, 2007, 04:13 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by sef (original)

I've got heated washer jets as it came with the Visibility Pack... Not sure if you can get them retrofitted tho...

Surely the Heated Washer Jets came with the Heated Door Mirrors, separate to the Visibility Pack?

Most things (within reason) can be retro-fitted, but that doesn't mean it won't be expensive!

Speak to your dealer saz007 and get a price for fitting them.

--Mike-- · Feb 10th, 2007, 04:18 PM

I'd be interested in getting them retrofitted. Earlier this week, the wind chill must have affected them because after going along the motorway for a bit, they freezed up!!! When I returned to the car after work, they magically worked again!!!

Paul · Feb 10th, 2007, 04:58 PM

RealOEM.COM * BMW R53 Cooper S RETROFIT KIT, HEATED SPRAY NOZZLES

^^^^ See above link.

--Mike-- · Feb 10th, 2007, 05:54 PM

Paul, do you know if it's just a simple case of fitting the new jets and plugging in the power lead somewhere? An easy job?

Cheers

Paul · Feb 10th, 2007, 05:57 PM

I've no idea to be honest, best contact the dealer and ask the parts people, I assume they can get access to instructions pretty quickly for you if needs be. I cant see it would need any programming as they're "always on" items.

--Mike-- · Feb 10th, 2007, 06:08 PM

Thanks Paul, bet they'll want an arm and a leg for the pleasure of supplying it though!!!

Paul · Feb 10th, 2007, 06:08 PM

Supplying isn't usually the expensive parts, MINIs aren't too bad for that. Fitting is usually the painful part.

SteveM3 · Feb 10th, 2007, 06:10 PM

Also read http://www.mini2.com/forum/group-buy...dy-winter.html

Paul · Feb 10th, 2007, 06:23 PM

" HEATED WASHER JET KIT

Heated windscreen washer jet kit,fits all models,a god send in the winter

The kit retails for £39.95 inc vat

SPECIAL OFFER PRICE £35.00 INC VAT

If you require fitment that would be £117.50 extra inc vat

postage would be £4.95 inc vat for the washer jet kit
or £12.50 for the car cover or mat set"

Hi Rob
The kit takes around one and a half hours to fit,you need to wire the loom into the fuse box
Cheers
Chris

BRG/Blk Cooper S · Feb 10th, 2007, 10:04 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by matt21 (original)

i got them and find them fairly useless tbh

heated mirrors are good tho!

HI,
Sorry must must disagree.
One of my first Mini road trips was through the mountains around Grenoble last Xmas.
It was very interesting to pull into services that were covered in snow and had people left right and centre pouring hot water on their washer jets.

Temp was down to -15 and the Mini never suffered - of couse you need to also be using washer fluid with a very low freezing temp.
Vis' pack is IMO one of those options that should be standard, for the safety aspect alone.

Cheers, Geoff.

S33BBY · Feb 11th, 2007, 02:22 PM

I've got the heated washer jets and they're pretty good, but I find they do take about 10 minutes to work when it's really icy!

CC07ERS · Feb 11th, 2007, 02:48 PM

this must be the cheapest option from bmw that makes the most sense for the winter £40 its a steal

DaFlake · Feb 11th, 2007, 04:39 PM

Yep. got them as well and they work really well here during ice and snow days.

Harpo · Feb 11th, 2007, 10:33 PM

Since the HWJ's are part of the heated mirror package, and they start defrosting when the HRW is switched on, it seems reasonable to assume that the HWJ's are activated when the HRW is switched on.

At least that's how they work on Mrs H's car.

S33BBY · Feb 12th, 2007, 12:12 AM

Yep, that's what I think too.

Paul · Feb 12th, 2007, 01:20 AM

Quote: Originally Posted by Harpo (original)

Since the HWJ's are part of the heated mirror package, and they start defrosting when the HRW is switched on, it seems reasonable to assume that the HWJ's are activated when the HRW is switched on.

At least that's how they work on Mrs H's car.

I didn't now they changed that, as they used to be "always on" (the heated mirrors and washer jets"). Didn't used to have any relation to the heated rear screen. Are you certain that's how they work on yours?

Scrogg · Feb 12th, 2007, 01:25 AM

I'm pretty sure you're right Paul.

(But I am wrong sometimes! )

Feb 10th, 2007, 03:07 PM	#1
saz007 MINI2 Newbie Join Date: Feb 2007 Local Time: 02:12 AM Posts: 1 Offline	Heated washer jets Hi i was wondering if anyone can help me. I took my cooper s checkmate for a service today and they informed me that the washer jets which i thought were heated were in fact not. I really need them to be and i was wondering if anyone had fitted this themselves or if and how it can be done?? MINI were no help at all and suggested i put a towel over the washers until morning!!!!! THANKS

Feb 10th, 2007, 04:13 PM	#4 (permalink)
Scrogg Home Alone Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 02:12 AM Posts: 16,600 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by sef (original) I've got heated washer jets as it came with the Visibility Pack... Not sure if you can get them retrofitted tho... Surely the Heated Washer Jets came with the Heated Door Mirrors, separate to the Visibility Pack? Most things (within reason) can be retro-fitted, but that doesn't mean it won't be expensive! Speak to your dealer saz007 and get a price for fitting them. 27

Feb 10th, 2007, 04:58 PM	#6 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:12 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	RealOEM.COM * BMW R53 Cooper S RETROFIT KIT, HEATED SPRAY NOZZLES ^^^^ See above link. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Feb 10th, 2007, 05:57 PM	#8 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:12 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	I've no idea to be honest, best contact the dealer and ask the parts people, I assume they can get access to instructions pretty quickly for you if needs be. I cant see it would need any programming as they're "always on" items. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Feb 10th, 2007, 06:08 PM	#10 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:12 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Supplying isn't usually the expensive parts, MINIs aren't too bad for that. Fitting is usually the painful part. Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

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Feb 10th, 2007, 03:41 PM	#2 (permalink)
sef Affinity to 1320 Autos My Classifieds Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: A dark Corner Local Time: 02:12 AM Posts: 710 Offline	I've got heated washer jets as it came with the Visibility Pack... Not sure if you can get them retrofitted tho...

Feb 10th, 2007, 04:03 PM	#3 (permalink)
matt21 Now with S power! My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Rugby/Loughborough Local Time: 02:12 AM Posts: 23,893 Offline	i got them and find them fairly useless tbh heated mirrors are good tho!

Feb 10th, 2007, 04:18 PM	#5 (permalink)
--Mike-- Just chillin' My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northampton Local Time: 02:12 AM Posts: 75 Offline	I'd be interested in getting them retrofitted. Earlier this week, the wind chill must have affected them because after going along the motorway for a bit, they freezed up!!! When I returned to the car after work, they magically worked again!!!

Feb 10th, 2007, 05:54 PM	#7 (permalink)
--Mike-- Just chillin' My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northampton Local Time: 02:12 AM Posts: 75 Offline	Paul, do you know if it's just a simple case of fitting the new jets and plugging in the power lead somewhere? An easy job? Cheers

Feb 10th, 2007, 06:08 PM	#9 (permalink)
--Mike-- Just chillin' My Classifieds Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Northampton Local Time: 02:12 AM Posts: 75 Offline	Thanks Paul, bet they'll want an arm and a leg for the pleasure of supplying it though!!!

Feb 10th, 2007, 06:10 PM	#11 (permalink)
SteveM3 MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Malmesbury, Wilts Local Time: 02:12 AM Posts: 1,848 Offline	Also read http://www.mini2.com/forum/group-buy...dy-winter.html Some people are like a Slinky ........ not really good for anything, but you still can't help but smile when you shove them down the stairs

Feb 10th, 2007, 06:23 PM	#12 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:12 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	" HEATED WASHER JET KIT Heated windscreen washer jet kit,fits all models,a god send in the winter The kit retails for £39.95 inc vat SPECIAL OFFER PRICE £35.00 INC VAT If you require fitment that would be £117.50 extra inc vat postage would be £4.95 inc vat for the washer jet kit or £12.50 for the car cover or mat set" Hi Rob The kit takes around one and a half hours to fit,you need to wire the loom into the fuse box Cheers Chris Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Feb 10th, 2007, 10:04 PM	#13 (permalink)
BRG/Blk Cooper S w' all the toys.. Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: United Kingdom Local Time: 02:12 AM Posts: 605 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by matt21 (original) i got them and find them fairly useless tbh heated mirrors are good tho! HI, Sorry must must disagree. One of my first Mini road trips was through the mountains around Grenoble last Xmas. It was very interesting to pull into services that were covered in snow and had people left right and centre pouring hot water on their washer jets. Temp was down to -15 and the Mini never suffered - of couse you need to also be using washer fluid with a very low freezing temp. Vis' pack is IMO one of those options that should be standard, for the safety aspect alone. Cheers, Geoff.

Feb 11th, 2007, 02:22 PM	#14 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 02:12 AM Posts: 2,886 Offline	I've got the heated washer jets and they're pretty good, but I find they do take about 10 minutes to work when it's really icy! JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

Feb 11th, 2007, 02:48 PM	#15 (permalink)
CC07ERS TYPE R GT VTEC POWERED My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Type R GT Local Time: 02:12 AM Posts: 2,718 Offline	this must be the cheapest option from bmw that makes the most sense for the winter £40 its a steal

Feb 11th, 2007, 04:39 PM	#16 (permalink)
DaFlake Lovin' every MINI of it! Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Hanging on The Cape! Local Time: 09:12 PM Posts: 11,037 Offline	Yep. got them as well and they work really well here during ice and snow days. Global Moderator

Feb 11th, 2007, 10:33 PM	#17 (permalink)
Harpo Havin' fun... My Classifieds Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: ...on the run. Local Time: 02:12 AM Posts: 4,629 Offline	Since the HWJ's are part of the heated mirror package, and they start defrosting when the HRW is switched on, it seems reasonable to assume that the HWJ's are activated when the HRW is switched on. At least that's how they work on Mrs H's car. The Return of The Ridgeway - Sunday May 25th 2008 The Arctic Circle Run - Summer 2008

Feb 12th, 2007, 12:12 AM	#18 (permalink)
S33BBY MINI2 Master Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Hertfordshire Local Time: 02:12 AM Posts: 2,886 Offline	Yep, that's what I think too. JCW Sound Kit \| H/K \| Sat Nav \| SS+ \| Xenons \| 17" Anthracite R90s \| Goodyear Eagle F1 GS-D3s \| ...

Feb 12th, 2007, 01:20 AM	#19 (permalink)
Paul Trained Monkey My Classifieds Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Bedfordshire Local Time: 02:12 AM Posts: 40,356 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by Harpo (original) Since the HWJ's are part of the heated mirror package, and they start defrosting when the HRW is switched on, it seems reasonable to assume that the HWJ's are activated when the HRW is switched on. At least that's how they work on Mrs H's car. I didn't now they changed that, as they used to be "always on" (the heated mirrors and washer jets"). Didn't used to have any relation to the heated rear screen. Are you certain that's how they work on yours? Our trials and tribulations living in a "bleeding edge" eco house... Oxley Woods Living

Feb 12th, 2007, 01:25 AM	#20 (permalink)
Scrogg Home Alone Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Gloucester Local Time: 02:12 AM Posts: 16,600 Offline	I'm pretty sure you're right Paul. (But I am wrong sometimes! )

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