headlight motor R&R
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Car: 1982 Trans Am
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headlight motor R&R
so i got a helms manual finally.... but now I need to take out my headlight motors so i can better access the wiring, and I've forgotten how i did it the first time. anybody got any ideas? or does this require 2 days and a complete removal of the bumper? or if you know where to find it in the manual, i have it here at work, and i'll read how they say to do it.
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Car: 84-92 firebirds
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Removing the entire headlight bucket, with the motor attached, is the easiest and quickest way I have used. The two bottom bolts on the bucket are easier to reach from underneath the car after removing the splash panel.
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ok. I can do that. I'm going to basically be rewiring them, as they don't seem to be working at all, and I've replaced the switch, all 3 relays, and the motors themselves. i had a problem with the left HL being dim, so i fixed the ground and it works better. the other light is bright and normal, but the motors don't go up and down. I figure the best thing is to grab a test light and test for power on the appropriate wires using the manual. ARRGH. frickin wiring.
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