Are the xfire screen washer jets really heated?

I down loaded the xfire technical information from CICCI forum and recall seeing this stated. Mine was certainly frozed during the resent cold spell.

Any thoughts?

UKKen ish

 

Ken, it would appear that the nozzles are heated for the 2005 models and up.
The Repair Manual from 2004 does not mention heated nozzles, the 2005 issue makes an obvious mention of the heated nozzles and a thermostat for them in 2005.
It seems 2005 models and up lost the auto rear view mirror but gained heated windshield washer nozzles.
The 2005 sales brochure mentions heated nozzles and the 2004 does not.
I see you have a 2006, so it has it. If the fluid in the tank is not good for the cold weather then it could freeze in the system and no heated nozzle would be any good.
I have a 2004 so this is a mod that I can make, I am a serious modder aren't I.
Although it never goes out in the cold weather and the garage never gets that cold.

WASHER NOZZLE

DESCRIPTION


This vehicle is equipped with Heated Washer Nozzles. The Heated Washer Nozzles eliminate freezing of the nozzles

during the colder seasons. The Heated Washer Nozzles are located in the cowl area.







The Heated Washer Nozzles are controlled by a thermoswitch that is attached to the underside of the cowl grille.

The thermoswitch turns the Heated Washer Nozzles “ON” at an outdoor temperature of 41° F (5° C) or lower and “OFF” at an outdoor temperature of 59° F (15° C) or higher.

 

Mine's 2006 and seems to be ok so far...I haven't driven it much though over the past couple of weeks. I must say I was surprised to find it wasn't frozen - this explains it.

 

Onehundred80,

Thanks for info..will check them out...maybe the tempreture did not drop far enought to activate them.

UKKen..

 

They turn on at 5 degrees C, with snow on the ground they should have.

 

Onehundred80.

You mentioned the xfire auto dipping mirror..Ebay currently has a used 2004 mirror for sale. I guess it could be fitted as there is power locally which I guess is needed?

But at £40.00 + P&P.. I will continue to flip when needed!

UKKen.