Got a winker.... (Headlight problem)

w00t · 03-22-2008, 09:35 PM

I just picked up an 85 MR2, and when i got it, the pass side headlight was up, drivers side down.

when i turn on the lights, the drivers lamp comes up, and the passenger side goes down (so, i know both the motors work) and both lights actually light up.

When i turn the lights off, it goes back to driver down, passenger up.

the BGB doesn't address this as far as I can tell. any hints?

thanks!

w00t · 03-22-2008, 11:19 PM

Ok, this was too easy. I probably shoulda just sat and looked at the parts a little longer. It seems that the previous owner installed the actuator arm on the headlight moving motor backwards. I pulled it out, flipped it around 180° and it's MUCH better. it still raises up a little high and then comes back down to the "open" position, so I think i'm still a few degrees wrong on the arm position, but it's good enough for a ratty endurance racer.

03-22-2008, 09:35 PM	#1 (permalink)
w00t Crash Cart Racing! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Duncanville, Texas Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Got a winker.... (Headlight problem) I just picked up an 85 MR2, and when i got it, the pass side headlight was up, drivers side down. when i turn on the lights, the drivers lamp comes up, and the passenger side goes down (so, i know both the motors work) and both lights actually light up. When i turn the lights off, it goes back to driver down, passenger up. the BGB doesn't address this as far as I can tell. any hints? thanks!

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

03-22-2008, 11:19 PM	#2 (permalink)
w00t Crash Cart Racing! Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Duncanville, Texas Posts: 7 Thanks: 0 Thanked 5 Times in 1 Post iTrader Rating: (0/0% )	Ok, this was too easy. I probably shoulda just sat and looked at the parts a little longer. It seems that the previous owner installed the actuator arm on the headlight moving motor backwards. I pulled it out, flipped it around 180° and it's MUCH better. it still raises up a little high and then comes back down to the "open" position, so I think i'm still a few degrees wrong on the arm position, but it's good enough for a ratty endurance racer.