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Old 07-27-05, 12:40 PM
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Question Head Lights Wont Go Down
Alright,

Bought the car, gentlejax was trying to figure out the problem him self as well...
  • Is there a relay?
  • I've tried the switch(es), doesn't effect them
  • You can crank them manually halfway down then they pop back up indicating that the motor works indeed

Anyone have any suggestions? The wiring looks fine as well!

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Old 07-27-05, 12:41 PM
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Check the retractor fuse?
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Mazda invented a neat-o little thing, put the headlights up without turning the lights on. Usually, the wiring for that **** fails in these cars. Check that.
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The little switch above the head lights doesn't do anything, going to check the fuse now but I'm sure mike would have checked it..
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Did you check that fuse?
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Old 07-28-05, 02:26 PM
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I can't find a list of fuses of which does which...
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Its the fuse box in the engine bay with like 7 fuses or something, just look at all your 30a fuses and see if one is blown.

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No all the big fuses are fine...
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I checked every fuse and ended up getting under the car, went to crank them manually and it went down for a second the looped right back up, almost as if the lights are stuck in an up condition or almost like a relay is stuck open.

Are there any relays? I tried another light switch and it didnt help...
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Motors are bad, or the wiring is screwed that it's constantly signaling the headlight motors to stay up all the time.


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Old 07-29-05, 09:07 PM
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I find it weird that both motors are bad...the wiring looks fine? :o
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I have the same problem....havent fixed it yet. but i think its the relay. There is a relay infornt of the rad i beleive. check the fsm to find out which one cuz ther is like 4 relays there
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Yeah, same here, an open relay seems like it would cause it...ive got the FSM in front of me but no time to check it.
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http://www.putfile.com/media.php?n=Headlight_Issue

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Im feelin a little flushed now!

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