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mtnboydl 05-10-09 03:57 PM

Headlight stuck...help!
 
My sister's 1987 RX's headlight is stuck halfway up. The right headlight works fine, but she said that she turned the lights on one evening and heard a pop, and that was the last of it opening and closing.

What should I try to figure out what is causing the problem? Thanks in advance for your help!

RotaryRocket88 05-10-09 09:12 PM

From underneath the car, take a look directly in front of the wheel well. There will be a white knob surrounded by black plastic. The knob can be used to manually raise/lower the light.

As far as tracking down what caused the problem, first check the retractor fuse in the under dash fuse box. Download a copy of the 2nd gen factory service manual (stickied at the top of this forum), and take a look at section 15 "Body Electrical" pages 44 & 45. There's troubleshooting information for the headlights.

another7driver 05-11-09 09:23 AM


Originally Posted by RotaryRocket88 (Post 9197506)
From underneath the car, take a look directly in front of the wheel well. There will be a white knob surrounded by black plastic. The knob can be used to manually raise/lower the light.

As far as tracking down what caused the problem, first check the retractor fuse in the under dash fuse box. Download a copy of the 2nd gen factory service manual (stickied at the top of this forum), and take a look at section 15 "Body Electrical" pages 44 & 45. There's troubleshooting information for the headlights.

I don't think he could have possibly received a better answer. Kudos to you, sir.

mtnboydl 05-11-09 07:37 PM


Originally Posted by RotaryRocket88 (Post 9197506)
From underneath the car, take a look directly in front of the wheel well. There will be a white knob surrounded by black plastic. The knob can be used to manually raise/lower the light.

As far as tracking down what caused the problem, first check the retractor fuse in the under dash fuse box. Download a copy of the 2nd gen factory service manual (stickied at the top of this forum), and take a look at section 15 "Body Electrical" pages 44 & 45. There's troubleshooting information for the headlights.

wow...great response! Thanks very much! I'm gonna look into it tomorrow.


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