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 Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Eastern Missouri
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Headlight Question, and E-Brake Question
I've noticed a couple times that my right headlight doesn't open when I turn the lights on. But it is intermittent. The motors were rebuilt right before I got the car, so I don't think they are the issue. Sometimes you can turn the lights off and back on once and it will work the second time. Last night it took me 3 tries one time, then the next they both worked first time. Any hints on what might be causing this? Switch? Or a connector somewhere?
Also - while I'm on here - usually takes 3 or 4 tries to get the e-brake to release and light to go off. Is there a trick to how or when you push the button when you pull the handle up to release it - or is there something in that system I need to lubricate? |
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 Join Date: Apr 2004
Location: Atlanta, GA
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Re: Headlight Question, and E-Brake Question
On the e-brake, the grease gets old and hard causing the release latch to stick. Remove the cover clean the assembly and apply new grease. The hardest part is getting to the screw on the cover be sure to put down rags so you don't get the old stuff on the carpet.
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Re: Headlight Question, and E-Brake Question
I've got a dozen pics of headlight dis-assembly + sequences - gimme' an hour to dig them up from another computer.
If the nylon gear has a crack in it, you can rotate it 180'; problem solved. I did it waiting for a new gear, and the new gear is still on my shelf 6 months later... |
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Re: Headlight Question, and E-Brake Question
Have a show tomorrow - will be able to look at it then. Hoping it's just a connector since I know the motors/gears were just redone. Lights probably haven't cycled over 10-15 times since then.
Don't go spending a bunch of time looking YET - may be something fairly simple - was looking for ideas for when I can get the hood up and look at it...  As to the e-brake - I will clean and re grease. Do you guys know if it matters WHEN you push in the button? As in before you move it, after you move it, when it gets tight, etc.? |
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Re: Headlight Question, and E-Brake Question
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Join Date: Dec 2012
Location: Tampa, FL
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Re: Headlight Question, and E-Brake Question
On my 91', when I disconnected/reconnected the battery, I could hear the headlights' motors gears slipping and clanking. This is a simple test to figure out if there is a mechanical problem. Do they make any noises when the lights pop out from the hood?
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Beaver, PA
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Re: Headlight Question, and E-Brake Question
Racinfan, I always pull up on the handle slightly before pushing in the button. It makes the release much easier and takes the tension off the release mechanism.
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Join Date: Jul 2007
Location: Bartlett, IL
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Re: Headlight Question, and E-Brake Question
Does the headlight motor run? I wonder if the bushings are shot? I need to replace my bushing before I have to
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Re: Headlight Question, and E-Brake Question
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Join Date: Apr 2013
Location: Eastern Missouri
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Re: Headlight Question, and E-Brake Question
Don't know yet. Was busy with the show stuff today so didn't get to work on it.
I did, however, figure out the e-brake release. If you pull the handle up without pushing the button, and when it starts to tension you push the button - you will hear and feel a snap when it releases - and it goes right down and off. I think I was trying to push the button when it wouldn't, and pulling the handle up so fast it was going right by the release point. Did it the new way like 5 times today and not one hiccup....
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