Ok so I'm in the process of changing out my halogen headlights for bi xenons with DRLs. Initially I was told a new bumper would be needed to accommodate the headlight washers which are mandatory for HIDs but after doing some reading and hearing contradictory opinions from a few mates I have to ask for a definitive answer on this..
According to the literature on this link m4s01000701
Vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) or LED dipped beam headlamps may be fitted with headlamp washers and a suspension or headlamp self levelling system. Where such systems are fitted, they must work; however, it is accepted that it may not be possible to readily determine the functioning of self levelling systems. In such cases, the benefit of the doubt must be given.
Is it just me or this a bit ambiguous? MAY be fitted and WHERE SUCH SYTEMS ARE FITTED THEY MUST WORK kinda says to me if the system isn't fitted then it can't be failed for?
Also reason for fail is A headlamp levelling or cleaning device inoperative or otherwise obviously defective. If it was mandatory surely the fail reasons would include cleaning system not being present?
If someone here who is an MOT tester or has had any experience with this and can give me a definitive answer please do as it will save me a fair few bob on not having to buy and respray a new bumper and buy washer jets!
According to the literature on this link m4s01000701
Vehicles equipped with High Intensity Discharge (HID) or LED dipped beam headlamps may be fitted with headlamp washers and a suspension or headlamp self levelling system. Where such systems are fitted, they must work; however, it is accepted that it may not be possible to readily determine the functioning of self levelling systems. In such cases, the benefit of the doubt must be given.
Is it just me or this a bit ambiguous? MAY be fitted and WHERE SUCH SYTEMS ARE FITTED THEY MUST WORK kinda says to me if the system isn't fitted then it can't be failed for?
Also reason for fail is A headlamp levelling or cleaning device inoperative or otherwise obviously defective. If it was mandatory surely the fail reasons would include cleaning system not being present?
If someone here who is an MOT tester or has had any experience with this and can give me a definitive answer please do as it will save me a fair few bob on not having to buy and respray a new bumper and buy washer jets!