1st Generation Specific (1979-1985) 1979-1985 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections

Headlight stops half way

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-21-07, 11:59 PM
  #1  
Junior Member

Thread Starter
 
Rhodie100's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Mobile, AL
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Headlight stops half way

My drivers side headlight won't stay full up or full down. When I cycle either of the switches, the light will cycle but stops half open. I tried unplugging it and manually setting it full closed or full open, but as soon as I reconnect the power the light cycles and stops at the mid point again. I am wondering if it could have stripped a gear?
Any ideas?
Old 12-22-07, 12:05 AM
  #2  
RX for fun

iTrader: (13)
 
Siraniko's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Socal
Posts: 15,926
Likes: 0
Received 22 Likes on 19 Posts
worn out plastic cam/bushing @ motor's arm
Old 12-22-07, 12:43 AM
  #3  
Lapping = Fapping

iTrader: (13)
 
Jeff20B's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2001
Location: Near Seattle
Posts: 15,725
Received 70 Likes on 64 Posts
Can you get new rods with plastic uh things in them from anywhere? Mazdatrix maybe? I haven't looked for any yet but will need some when the S model goes back together.
Old 12-22-07, 12:49 AM
  #4  
I need a new user title

 
PercentSevenC's Avatar
 
Join Date: Oct 2005
Location: Yaizu, Japan
Posts: 2,646
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
I'm sure you could trade it straight across to a dori-dori ricer idiot for a functional one.
Old 12-22-07, 02:43 AM
  #5  
domokun!

iTrader: (2)
 
FBsliderseven's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jan 2007
Location: hawaii
Posts: 1,063
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
lol!
us drifters only use half ones during the day.
unless your a complete idiot and keep it like that during the night haha.
Old 12-22-07, 09:23 AM
  #6  
Junior Member

Thread Starter
 
Rhodie100's Avatar
 
Join Date: Jun 2006
Location: Mobile, AL
Posts: 10
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
All the external linkages and bushings are tight. Do you mean internal?
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Jeff20B
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
73
09-16-18 07:16 PM
wa11yba11s
New Member RX-7 Technical
3
10-16-15 09:54 AM
<<Ayrton>>
Interior / Exterior / Audio
0
09-05-15 09:38 PM
rx7shirley
2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992)
6
09-02-15 02:11 PM



Quick Reply: Headlight stops half way



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 09:58 PM.