headlight trouble
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headlight trouble
i'm having trouble locating the problem with my headlight not closing all of the way. the left headlight does not retract to its fully closed position. upon inspection of the rods i found no bending of the rods, bad bushings or obstructions. when i turn the headlight motor manually, the headlight exhibits the same problem. any ideas as to what would prevent it from closing fully? here are some pics:
yeah i know the car is filthy. its been sitting in the workshop since july. i work on the car every chance i get.
yeah i know the car is filthy. its been sitting in the workshop since july. i work on the car every chance i get.
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i'm actually up to 13 cars. i have my list here which is:
80 Leather Sport 61K solar gold. 5spd. all original.
84 GSL 55K sunbeam silver 5spd
85 S 162K tender blue 5spd
85 GS 150K ocean blue 5spd
88 10AE 96K-new engine in
88 TII 144K brilliant black
63 Falcon 170 3spd Wimbleton White 99K
plus i have:
84 GSL 113K 5spd
95 Ranger 208K 5spd
93 Camry SE 191K 5spd
92 Camry SE 123K 5spd
88 F-150 184K 5spd
89 Nissan Hardbody 131K 5spd
no drifting for me
80 Leather Sport 61K solar gold. 5spd. all original.
84 GSL 55K sunbeam silver 5spd
85 S 162K tender blue 5spd
85 GS 150K ocean blue 5spd
88 10AE 96K-new engine in
88 TII 144K brilliant black
63 Falcon 170 3spd Wimbleton White 99K
plus i have:
84 GSL 113K 5spd
95 Ranger 208K 5spd
93 Camry SE 191K 5spd
92 Camry SE 123K 5spd
88 F-150 184K 5spd
89 Nissan Hardbody 131K 5spd
no drifting for me
#6
i can't think of anything. Maybe the motor is old and worn? Maybe the plastic light surround is getting jammed?
worst case scenario: you pull off the bumper and look at the mechanism head on and see where it is jamming.
worst case scenario: you pull off the bumper and look at the mechanism head on and see where it is jamming.
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you could also disconnect the rod that connects to the motor and then try turning the motor, as well as moving the headlight up and down by hand. That way you can tell if it's either the motor or the linkage, etc.
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Thanks for the pictures (But you might want to shrink them down a little bit).
Check the actual movement of the motor. When you do it manually does the motor swing all the way through (do not just go half way and then turn it the other way). If it doesn't do a full revolution your motor piece is fubard. If it does with out problem then you have a bent bar or at the very least an incorrect bar. Also check to make sure the arm of the motor is connected and aligned correctly. If it's not then the motor itself may be fine, but it's only pulling down to a specific angle instead of straight down.
Just somethings to check.
Check the actual movement of the motor. When you do it manually does the motor swing all the way through (do not just go half way and then turn it the other way). If it doesn't do a full revolution your motor piece is fubard. If it does with out problem then you have a bent bar or at the very least an incorrect bar. Also check to make sure the arm of the motor is connected and aligned correctly. If it's not then the motor itself may be fine, but it's only pulling down to a specific angle instead of straight down.
Just somethings to check.
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its probably the spot where its held onto the motor itself. i had this problem when i swapped headlight motors. i had to put the headlights in the down position(switch), and then re-tighten the nut that holds it to the motor so that it was in the full down position when the switch was down. if you noticed it when you flipped the switch up, if it goes up all the way, and then down a little bit, its this exact problem.
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The linkages on the Motor to the headlight Have Plastic Bushings that are located at the Pivot points of the linkage.If they are Busted or Off the Ball where they connect,the Lights will either Not go up all the way,Or Close all the way.
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