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> Headlight motor wont turn off
mepstein
post Oct 29 2014, 10:35 AM
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What would cause one headlight to cycle up and down until I pull the relay. Just started today.
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post Oct 29 2014, 11:01 AM
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Sticking relay, or bad microswitch in the motor housing.

Swap the relay with the one from the other light. If the behavior follows the relay, you've found your culprit.

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post Oct 29 2014, 11:26 AM
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Check yer grounds....brown wires
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Check yer grounds....brown wires
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post Oct 29 2014, 11:59 AM
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Relay. Thanks guys!
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post Oct 29 2014, 12:09 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Oct 29 2014, 12:35 PM) *

What would cause one headlight to cycle up and down until I pull the relay. Just started today.


Installation of a new / fancy set of LED lamps...
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post Oct 29 2014, 12:29 PM
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QUOTE(sfrenck @ Oct 29 2014, 02:09 PM) *

QUOTE(mepstein @ Oct 29 2014, 12:35 PM) *

What would cause one headlight to cycle up and down until I pull the relay. Just started today.


Installation of a new / fancy set of LED lamps...

I wasn't supposed to cut any wires? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)
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post Oct 29 2014, 01:37 PM
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QUOTE(mepstein @ Oct 29 2014, 02:29 PM) *

QUOTE(sfrenck @ Oct 29 2014, 02:09 PM) *

QUOTE(mepstein @ Oct 29 2014, 12:35 PM) *

What would cause one headlight to cycle up and down until I pull the relay. Just started today.


Installation of a new / fancy set of LED lamps...

I wasn't supposed to cut any wires? (IMG:style_emoticons/default/confused24.gif)


Lucky you didn't cut any fingers... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/beer.gif)
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post Oct 30 2014, 12:57 PM
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I believe a shorted diode will produce that same symptom.
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post Oct 30 2014, 03:48 PM
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I switched in a new-old relay and it's been working right.
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