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Posted by: LCOX Sep 8 2021, 01:48 PM

Having a problem with the headlights on my 914. Both headlights work and they both open and retract but they don't raise up all the way. They only open up about 75%. Both beams are shining on the ground when fully open. I've posted a picture. I very made every adjustment known to man but still they aren't raised fully. Any advice. L

Posted by: windforfun Sep 8 2021, 03:28 PM

When did this start happening?

Posted by: Cairo94507 Sep 8 2021, 04:09 PM

Is this how they were when you bought the car? What has changed? Check the one bolt at the top of the headlight mechanism that stops the headlight in its fully open position- if it is adjusted in, it stops the headlight from opening fully. Look at the arms that open/close the headlights to see if they have been monkeyed with. I can't see how this could happen on its own- especially with both acting the same. Good luck.

Posted by: bkrantz Sep 8 2021, 07:22 PM

Do they open more and then close a bit before stopping when on? Or after turning off do they open more before shutting?

Posted by: bdstone914 Sep 8 2021, 07:26 PM

Can you turn the knob on the vack of the motor to raise them more?

Posted by: LCOX Sep 9 2021, 09:37 AM

- Windforfun. I took both headlight assemblies off the car to clean out the drain pipe below. So apparently I've probably made a mistake.

- Cairo. Yes I've checked the bolt at the top of the headlight that keeps them from opening too far and they haven't been monkeys with.

bkrantz- let me take a closer look at this function

bstone- Yes I can turn the know on the motor but they don't open any further.
- Forgot to mention. When they close they don't close too far. They are level with the hood seam fully closed.

Posted by: VaccaRabite Sep 9 2021, 10:56 AM

I think you are off by a tooth or two at the motor.
Take the relay out with the headlights up so they stay up with the key off (and so you won't loose a finger if the lights close for some reason - those motors are strong).

Take the arm off the motor and see if you can clock it so you get the full range of motion. One tooth will move the arm a good bit.

Zach

Posted by: Cairo94507 Sep 9 2021, 11:01 AM

Yup, the arm needs to be re-clocked.

Posted by: Van914 Sep 9 2021, 02:52 PM

Watch Ian’s video on YouTube
https://youtu.be/lx5tKgLG-_k