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86 trans am headlight problem

Old Dec 19, 2017 | 06:10 PM
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86 trans am headlight problem

hey I have a 86 trans am that turns on the headlight bulbs but will not flip them up. All three relays are getting good ground and 12v on the always hot wire. When I removed the headlight assembly I tried to connect the motors straight to the battery and then the lights came up and then I needed to switch the wires and then the lights came down. What could be the next step in troubleshooting this problem? Would be nice to make them work again. Can I test the relays?
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Old Dec 25, 2017 | 03:17 PM
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Re: 86 trans am headlight problem

When I connect 12v to the pink wire on the relay all three relays click but nothing happens/it does not move the headlights up or down.
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Old Dec 25, 2017 | 03:27 PM
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Re: 86 trans am headlight problem

Maybe your bushings are toast?
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Old Dec 25, 2017 | 03:31 PM
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Re: 86 trans am headlight problem

But both motors turn up and down when I connect directly 12v to them
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Old Dec 26, 2017 | 08:55 AM
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Re: 86 trans am headlight problem

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