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Old 05-01-06, 06:50 PM
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Smile Headlight retractor problem

Hey everyone I was wondering if you guys can help me out with a headlight problem on my 82 RX-7. I'm a noob to these cars and the forum and need some help. When I turn on my headlight retractor switch my left headlight comes up, but the right doesn't. Then when I turn the switch off, nothing happens. The left light doesn't come down or anything. Is this a blown fuse or something more serious? My fusible link was gone but I repaired it so I can't see this being the problem. If anyone has advise id like to hear it please! thx
Old 05-01-06, 06:54 PM
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welcome to the board.

Gonzz's headlight thread this is a gift because you are new, but it was just 2 posts beneath yours.
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Check the linkages, sometimes if the shitty plastic washers are worn the linkages come off the ball end things. You can get electrical grommets (rubber) to replace the plastic bits. I have found this to work as well if not better than the plastic bits.
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I just had problems with mine too! Neither would go down. After tracing everything and check fusible links all seemed right. So I unplugged bothe relays and one of the 2 wire power plugs, put em all back together and bingo... started working again. Why? Good question... does someone have an answer?
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lol thank you very much. Ill give that a try
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