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Keeping headlights in the "up" position |
kpfoten |
Jun 28 2008, 12:13 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 220 Joined: 15-April 08 From: Escanaba, MI Member No.: 8,927 Region Association: None |
Just a quick dumb question--for some reason I was overly excited to watch my headlamps pop up and down when I hooked the battery back up to my "left for dead" '73 914. I'm tickled that they worked! (I've never had a car with pop-up headlamps before!)
Anyway, I've got a trim piece that needs to go on, and I'm assuming I just pull the relay once they're in the "up" position to keep them up? Is there something else that I can do? Also, what is the best way to clean contacts, spruce up wiring, etc? My tailights are a disaster right now and I need to fix 'em. Thanks, Kris |
ericread |
Jun 28 2008, 12:24 PM
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The Viper Blue 914 Group: Members Posts: 2,177 Joined: 7-December 07 From: Irvine, CA (The OC) Member No.: 8,432 Region Association: Southern California |
Here's what you do.... 1) Always keep your fingers clear. These headlight motors will cut your fingers clean off.
Puit key in ignition and turn lights on. Now unhook your battery. The lights will remain up and the lights will go off. Once the work has been completed, make sure all tools have been cleared from the area, and re-attach the battery. Of course, if you have a battery cutoff switch, this all becomes much easier. Eric Read |
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