2nd Generation Specific (1986-1992) 1986-1992 Discussion including performance modifications and technical support sections.

Headlights not working

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 11, 2006 | 09:57 AM
  #1  
rx7man13b's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 315
Likes: 0
From: Connecticut
Headlights not working

All my lights in the back of the car go on as well as the interior and gauges but headlights are not getting power. Tested plug that goes to headlight and got nothing. Any help is appreciated
88 se

Last edited by rx7man13b; Nov 11, 2006 at 10:02 AM.
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2006 | 10:39 AM
  #2  
rx7man13b's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 315
Likes: 0
From: Connecticut
They go up and down and everything works. What does the the wires that go to the headlight get their power from relay? which one
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2006 | 01:56 PM
  #3  
grinder's Avatar
Senior Member
Tenured Member 15 Years
 
Joined: Jan 2003
Posts: 282
Likes: 0
From: UK
hummm im having similar probs

not sure about yours as its a S4 - but there are some relays on the front bar near the washer bottle - these are the light relays ( well they are on mine )

at least yours come up - i get nothing

check the main fuse - i think its called main or head - 30a - this does the lighting side

Stu
Reply
Old Nov 11, 2006 | 03:19 PM
  #4  
Valdez's Avatar
Dude......
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 444
Likes: 0
From: Manitoba
The switch could be faulty. If you can figure out which wire goes from the switch to the headlights and give it power, you'll know if it is the switch. These switches tend to wear out.
Reply
Old Nov 12, 2006 | 03:11 PM
  #5  
rx7man13b's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 315
Likes: 0
From: Connecticut
Its a pretty new switch Had one with other problems and replaced it
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2006 | 09:34 AM
  #6  
rx7man13b's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 315
Likes: 0
From: Connecticut
How can I check the relays?
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2006 | 09:45 AM
  #7  
spot_skater's Avatar
The Cause of Death
Tenured Member 10 Years
 
Joined: Mar 2004
Posts: 2,202
Likes: 2
From: New York
Give them power and ground, off the car. If you hear an audible -click- that means the relay should be good. Well, at least the contacts are closing
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2006 | 09:52 AM
  #8  
rx7man13b's Avatar
Thread Starter
Senior Member
Tenured Member 05 Years
 
Joined: Jun 2006
Posts: 315
Likes: 0
From: Connecticut
Replaced them with known working ones and still have no headlights
Reply
Old Nov 13, 2006 | 09:56 AM
  #9  
Valdez's Avatar
Dude......
Tenured Member 10 Years
iTrader: (1)
 
Joined: Aug 2006
Posts: 444
Likes: 0
From: Manitoba
If you still have your old switch give it a try. If this is your problem, you may need to make one good switch from the two. If your replacement switch is not a used part it is probably still ok.
Reply
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
82streetracer
1st Generation Specific (1979-1985)
7
Aug 23, 2015 09:28 AM




All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:00 AM.