88' mk1 head lights wont retract down

theFastone · 04-07-2009, 01:03 AM

when i turned the lights on, the lights would not come up. after several tires, it finally came up. now
it doesnt go down.

does any one know what can be wrong?

ebouwman · 04-07-2009, 02:24 AM

maybe the switch is broken? Or an issue with, the wiring, or the relay, or something mechanically wrong like it's snagging.

If it's snagging then i'd be concerned because you could burn out the motors, then again i'm pretty sure they work independently so it's doubtful that they would both snag...

Are they stuck on as well? Remember that if you get out of the car once you shut the engine off they automatically shut off when you open the door (at least in my 86) so you might have to quickly turn the key to the on position and look.

muffinman · 04-07-2009, 09:17 AM

usually it's odd for both relays to go out so it sounds more like the switch. check the contacts on the switch.

theFastone · 04-07-2009, 10:05 AM

thanks for helping. im really new to the MR2. ived just bought it yesturday. where is the switch located? never knew that they close down when you open the door. Thought i was doing something wrong.

mr3 · 04-07-2009, 11:13 AM

They won't close when you open the door. Only the lights shut off. Maybe my car is different though?

ebouwman · 04-07-2009, 03:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mr3

They won't close when you open the door. Only the lights shut off. Maybe my car is different though?

No it's not different, thats what mine does as well. And i guess i didn't make that clear in my post

But ya, i think it's a winter feature so that you can leave em up and they won't freeze down and burn out the motors. Although i flipped em up and down all winter, even at super cold temps

GrahamP · 04-07-2009, 03:48 PM

Im new here but i seen your post.
Same thing happened to me, if you remove the headlight switch and use a contact cleaner on the traces the contact points run along this should solve your problem.

ebouwman · 04-07-2009, 03:52 PM

Just curious, can that happen to the ignition switch? Cause every once and a while, usually only when it's cold i have my starter motor stick on. It's kind of embarrassing because i have to switch the engine off and on until the starter will stop, and i keep thinking that everybody must think my car is a total piece of sh1t.

I kinda just thought it was the selanoid (is that what it's called) sticking in the on position and just never got around to buying a new one

theFastone · 04-07-2009, 06:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by GrahamP

Im new here but i seen your post.
Same thing happened to me, if you remove the headlight switch and use a contact cleaner on the traces the contact points run along this should solve your problem.

thx but i dont quite understand what your saying. but ill take a look at it when i get home

88-4age · 05-13-2009, 10:44 PM

my passenger side headlight will not flip up if it is up and i turn onmy lights it flips down and it gets stuck down i dot understand thi will someone please help me?

muffinman · 05-15-2009, 11:00 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 88-4age

my passenger side headlight will not flip up if it is up and i turn onmy lights it flips down and it gets stuck down i dot understand thi will someone please help me?

Check your relay and maybe clean the contacts.

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04-07-2009, 02:24 AM	#2 (permalink)
ebouwman Curve Hugger Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,390 Thanks: 18 Thanked 48 Times in 48 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	maybe the switch is broken? Or an issue with, the wiring, or the relay, or something mechanically wrong like it's snagging. If it's snagging then i'd be concerned because you could burn out the motors, then again i'm pretty sure they work independently so it's doubtful that they would both snag... Are they stuck on as well? Remember that if you get out of the car once you shut the engine off they automatically shut off when you open the door (at least in my 86) so you might have to quickly turn the key to the on position and look.

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muffinman Brain Surgeon Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ft. Lauderdale Posts: 1,797 Thanks: 24 Thanked 102 Times in 99 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (1/100% )	usually it's odd for both relays to go out so it sounds more like the switch. check the contacts on the switch.

04-07-2009, 10:05 AM	#4 (permalink)
theFastone No Skills Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 21 Thanks: 1 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	thanks for helping. im really new to the MR2. ived just bought it yesturday. where is the switch located? never knew that they close down when you open the door. Thought i was doing something wrong.

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mr3 Cage Fighter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Plymouth Mtg, Pa Posts: 848 Thanks: 19 Thanked 26 Times in 25 Posts iTrader Rating: (2/100% )	They won't close when you open the door. Only the lights shut off. Maybe my car is different though?

04-07-2009, 03:48 PM	#7 (permalink)
GrahamP No Skills Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 1 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Im new here but i seen your post. Same thing happened to me, if you remove the headlight switch and use a contact cleaner on the traces the contact points run along this should solve your problem.

04-07-2009, 03:52 PM	#8 (permalink)
ebouwman Curve Hugger Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: BC, Canada Posts: 1,390 Thanks: 18 Thanked 48 Times in 48 Posts My Google Map iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Just curious, can that happen to the ignition switch? Cause every once and a while, usually only when it's cold i have my starter motor stick on. It's kind of embarrassing because i have to switch the engine off and on until the starter will stop, and i keep thinking that everybody must think my car is a total piece of sh1t. I kinda just thought it was the selanoid (is that what it's called) sticking in the on position and just never got around to buying a new one

05-13-2009, 10:44 PM	#10 (permalink)
88-4age No Skills Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 39 Thanks: 1 Thanked 4 Times in 4 Posts iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	my passenger side headlight will not flip up if it is up and i turn onmy lights it flips down and it gets stuck down i dot understand thi will someone please help me?