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Headlight Operations, Passenger side won't open |
HalM |
Sep 16 2007, 03:21 PM
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Green Skull 003 Group: Members Posts: 127 Joined: 19-January 05 From: The 'Burg Member No.: 3,472 Region Association: None |
I got the 914 back from my wrench 2 weeks ago and have been driving it in daylight only. This morning I leave earlier than normal and decide to turn on the headlights. The driver's side opens normally but the passenger side stays closed. I didn't really need them so I turned them off and continued my trip.
I got home about an hour ago and started troubleshooting as best I could. I checked all fuses and relays, including swapping in a known good relay. No joy. The lights worked fine when it went to the shop. I know this because I had to replace a fuse I had kicked out by mistake one afternoon. Any suggestions on what to do next? If I get in a bind, is there a way to manually open the light? Any and all help is much appreciated. |
HalM |
Sep 16 2007, 06:18 PM
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Green Skull 003 Group: Members Posts: 127 Joined: 19-January 05 From: The 'Burg Member No.: 3,472 Region Association: None |
TinCan, great pictures. I had no idea that there was a relay on each light. I was swapping the relays back in the engine compartment! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif)
The first time I swapped in another relay for the bad side of the car, the light came up. I then swapped in another relay and it worked ok the first test. but on the second test there was 5 second delay on closing. After that, no matter which relay I put on that side it failed to open. I am going to the dealer tomorrow morning and buying a couple of relays and try them out. Any other ideas are appreciated. |
TINCAN914 |
Sep 16 2007, 06:30 PM
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Summer's Commin... Group: Members Posts: 2,440 Joined: 18-August 05 From: Colorado Springs, CO. Member No.: 4,611 Region Association: Rocky Mountains |
I wonder if it's not your wiring, especially if there was a delay. Just a thought, there are others here much more qualified when it comes to the electrical system. Sorry can't help more.. TinCan, great pictures. I had no idea that there was a relay on each light. I was swapping the relays back in the engine compartment! (IMG:style_emoticons/default/sad.gif) The first time I swapped in another relay for the bad side of the car, the light came up. I then swapped in another relay and it worked ok the first test. but on the second test there was 5 second delay on closing. After that, no matter which relay I put on that side it failed to open. I am going to the dealer tomorrow morning and buying a couple of relays and try them out. Any other ideas are appreciated. |
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