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Old Oct 1, 2021 | 07:40 PM
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Headlight door won't go down

I have a headlight door that won't go down. It's the early style with the limit switches. I've disassembled the limit switch many times, cleaned the contacts and it will work for about 10 or do times, then stop. Any suggestions?
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Old Oct 1, 2021 | 08:44 PM
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Re: Headlight door won't go down

Year and model will help.
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Old Oct 1, 2021 | 09:16 PM
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Re: Headlight door won't go down

It's the early style. 82-84
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Old Nov 20, 2021 | 07:16 PM
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Heres the limit switch. I clean the contacts and it works a few times and stops again
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