Looking for any help I can get. My headlights come on but they don't pop up. I can open them manually by turning the motors. And when I turn off the lights they close normally. Any idea's what I should check.Thanks

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1986 Trans Am 305(carb)

 

Hey man,i had the same problem,threre was a message posted b4 not to long ago,and it dealt with this type of problem too.Check out this page and maybe it will help you,good luck.Al in NJ
https://www.thirdgen.org/messgboard/...ML/001109.html

 

Thanks for the info. Electrical is my weak point,but I'll try to figure this out. I hate having to take it to a dealer with the rate they charge. Thanks again.

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1986 Trans Am 305(carb)

 

Anytime man,id rather find out what i need to know on here too than get charged an arm and a leg to find out the same stuff ill find out here for free.And electrical problems are my weekpoints too...lol...well good luck, Al in NJ

 

Try replacing the headlight guide relay located near the master cylinder. It says GUIDE on it and has 2 plugs coming out of it, one smaller than the other.

 

With the hood up, turn the headlights on. Watch the ***** that you turn manually, if they turn; your motors need to be rebuilt or replaced. There is a gel-like substance applied to the sides of the plastic gears inside the motor. Over time it dries up and breaks apart, thus the slipping while the motor is turning under power. It usually won't slip when you turn it by hand. You can order the repair kit from www.ecklers.com . I don't remember the part number. Price is around $10.00. The price for a new motor is around $175.00 unless you can get a used one. Hope this helps.

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Formerly 90 v6 MPFI, revived with 87 Formula 305 motor and 700r4 trans. Soon to be 350.

 

I would like thank you guys for your help. The problem was the isolation relay,(dealer item only) with tax, $24 and change. Thanks again

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1986 Trans Am 305(carb)