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Posted by: Kaduku Mar 10 2013, 10:45 AM
There must be a way to do this.
I want to replace my headlamp shrouds with re-painted ones, but can't figure out how to turn off the lights while they are up.
Help!
Posted by: Steve Mar 10 2013, 10:50 AM
Pull out the round relay on the side and manually turn them up with the round knob.
Posted by: Kaduku Mar 10 2013, 10:52 AM
Pull out the round relay on the side and manually turn them up with the round knob.
Aha, I knew there was a way, but did not thought it would be this way. Thank you!!!!!
Posted by: SirAndy Mar 10 2013, 10:56 AM
- Open the front lid
- Pull the light switch to make them come up
- Remove the relays for the motor on both sides
- Turn off the lights
NOTE: The moment you put the relays back in they *will* go down! Make sure your fingers are nowhere near the lights ...
Posted by: Kaduku Mar 10 2013, 11:02 AM
- Open the front lid
- Pull the light switch to make them come up
- Remove the relays for the motor on both sides
- Turn off the lights
NOTE: The moment you put the relays back in they *will* go down! Make sure your fingers are nowhere near the lights ...
Aha, I knew ther must be several ways to approach this!
Posted by: McMark Mar 10 2013, 11:05 AM
Yup, and...
Pull out the headlight switch. Disconnect the battery.
Posted by: Kaduku Mar 10 2013, 11:36 AM
Yup, and...
Pull out the headlight switch. Disconnect the battery.
Now this I did thought about doing, just a little more work that I wanted to do.
Posted by: Rand Mar 10 2013, 11:42 AM
Yup, and...
Pull out the headlight switch. Disconnect the battery.
Now this I did thought about doing, just a little more work that I wanted to do.
Loosening one nut is too much work?
All you would have to do is pull the negative cable off.Posted by: Kaduku Mar 10 2013, 11:57 AM
Yup, and...
Pull out the headlight switch. Disconnect the battery.
Now this I did thought about doing, just a little more work that I wanted to do.
Loosening one nut is too much work?
All you would have to do is pull the negative cable off.Lololol yes, it is a lot for me. First I would have to find a tool to do it
Posted by: Kaduku Mar 10 2013, 12:00 PM
Okay now I will really sound stupid. Tell me if I am wrong, but I am assuming the round relay is the round knob at the top of the cylindrical part?
If it is, do I pull it up and turn it?
Posted by: mrbubblehead Mar 10 2013, 12:41 PM
Okay now I will really sound stupid. Tell me if I am wrong, but I am assuming the round relay is the round knob at the top of the cylindrical part?
If it is, do I pull it up and turn it?
Posted by: Rand Mar 10 2013, 12:42 PM
The round knob at the back of the headlight motor that turns is what manually moves the headlight up and down. It will be a continuous motion rotating the same direction.
Be careful! If there is power, and you rotate that knob to move the headlights, and they hit the end of the throw, they can automatically engage the motor to close. Like Andy said, watch your fingers!
The relays are more towards the inside of the trunk on the sidewall. A couple inches in diameter.
-----oops, mrbubblehead beat me to it. 
Posted by: Eric_Shea Mar 10 2013, 12:45 PM
Relays should be under the covers (oh no... 4 more screws). You sure you don't want to take a 13mm wrench to the ground strap? 
Relay is the smaller round piece below the rubber armature cover. Round knob on the back of the motor is the manual raise/lower mechanism:
Outer Cover:
Posted by: Kaduku Mar 10 2013, 12:47 PM
Relays should be under the covers (oh no... 4 more screws). You sure you don't want to take a 13mm wrench to the ground strap?
That's what I thought, inside that plastic cover. Thanks again folks!
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