 One Headlight Stuck in Up Position, What is the solution? |
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| nick mironov |
 Feb 21 2007, 07:55 PM
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nickm  Group: Members Posts: 204 Joined: 12-June 05 From: San Francisco, CA Member No.: 4,264  |
I searched and read the topics I found on the subject. The topics mostly describe how the headlight motor system works. None describe what the typical problem is and how to fix it.
In my case, (1975) the headlight motor itself works. The right side headlight always comes up, but recently does not always go down. Is there a problem with the motor, a relay, something else? There is no obvious adjustment. Nick |
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| ClayPerrine |
Feb 22 2007, 12:33 PM
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Life's been good to me so far..... Group: Admin Posts: 15,520 Joined: 11-September 03 From: Hurst, TX. Member No.: 1,143 Region Association: NineFourteenerVille 
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Also try tapping on the motor with a screwdriver handle. There are wiper contacts in the motor, and they get dirty or corroded over time. If the contact is open, the headlight won't go down. Tapping on the motor may get the contact to reconnect, and the light will go down.
If that is the case, the easiest way to fix it is to replace the headlight motor assembly. |
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nick mironov One Headlight Stuck in Up Position Feb 21 2007, 07:55 PM
boxstr Remove the realy on that side and reinstall, spray... Feb 21 2007, 07:57 PM URY914 Spray it with some cold water. :D Feb 21 2007, 07:58 PM ChrisNPDrider Your trusty Haynes manual shows how to lower it in... Feb 21 2007, 08:04 PM Johny Blackstain Disconnect the battery so you don't fry anythi... Feb 22 2007, 11:28 AM Bass Fisher If after four hours and it is still in that condit... Feb 22 2007, 12:51 PM
ClayPerrine
If after four hours and it is still in that condi... Feb 22 2007, 01:32 PM Rand Any results Nick?
Swap the relays from side to s... Feb 22 2007, 01:53 PM MJHanna I just took a hammer to mine. It stays down real n... Feb 22 2007, 03:01 PM |
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