Headlights don't pop up!, Headlights not working - relay? Options

[Moose01]

Guys,

My headlights are not working, i.e they are not popping up. I have fogs. Would it be the relay? Any ideas before I start pulling relays etc. The fuses are all good!

Chris

[marksteinhilber]

If the fuse is good:
1. turn the knob on the motor just as Jim said. If it kicks on and cycles the headlight to the up position, or if up already, to the down position, then you know the motor is okay and there is power to the front by the relay. It also suggests that the local ground up there on the body is good, but those could always use cleaning/maintenance. If turning the knob does not kick on the motor, then you may need to check for voltage reaching the front of the car and may indicate a problem with the headlight switch.
2. Try swapping in a known good round standard relay inside the front trunk next to the headlight motor with switch off. Turn the headlight switch on and see if that one headlight comes up. Both side relays usually don't fail at once.
3. Go back and re-check what you think is a good fuse, clean the fuse block terminals and put in a new fuse. Ask me how I know....
4. Check for a loose wire on the back of the fuse panel or on the switch, especially if someone was working under the dash. Ask me how I know....
5. If all fails, post your efforts and ask for new suggestions, and repeat. Ask me how I know...