8V headlight washer relay fault

Shaferz

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Always been wondering why my headlight washers fail to operate and since using VCDS I’ve been welcomed with a fault that says this:


787462 - Relay for Headlight Washer System

B1262 15 [00001001] - Open or Short to Plus Confirmed - Tested Since Memory Clear

Freeze Frame:

Fault Priority: 4

Fault Frequency: 6

Reset counter: 132

Mileage: 212794 km

Date: 2023.12.30

Time: 15:36:23

Terminal 15 status: On Terminal 50 status: OFF

CAN- Bus

_aktiv: On

Status Bremslichtschalter (HW): OFF

Status Bremslichtschalter (CAN): OFF

OFF: operated

Position lamps: Not

operated

Automatic high beam assist: Not operated

Low beam: Not operated

Parking light left: Not operated Parking light right: Not operated last

_wakeup: no cause for fault protection

Voltage: 12.2 V

Outside temperature: 13.0 °C



This forum and others don’t seem to specifically mention a dedicated fuse for the washers so I’m unable to start there as my windshield ones work just fine; as for the relay itself that seems to be a myth; no relay information I can find specifically for the headlight washer.

It does lead me to believe it could be a mechanical failure with the pump of sorts. But i wanted to get some eyes on this to ensure the relay/fuses are identifiable so i can cross those out and bit the bullet with replacing the pump. I also wondered if they may have been disabled by the last owner and this fault is potentially evidence of that. Any help would be appreciated.