Firebird Headlights--ALL COMMENTS/QUESTIONS REGARDING HEADLIGHTS GO IN HERE
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Is there another way to test the module? We simple took the module out of its case and tested the continuity of it with a multimeter on the back of the board with all the wires connected, and the light switch on.
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Slamming the hood puts in a vibration that can cause connections to be made in the module, which just makes it an easy indication that there's a break in the module circuit.
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The problem is that if there's a transient connection in the module, you may or may not find it. (It's hit or miss.) The only way to "see" the problem is to wiggle terminals and parts around under magnification.
Slamming the hood puts in a vibration that can cause connections to be made in the module, which just makes it an easy indication that there's a break in the module circuit.
Slamming the hood puts in a vibration that can cause connections to be made in the module, which just makes it an easy indication that there's a break in the module circuit.
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We hard wired the 12v battery charger directly into the headlight motor and while under load it barely moves the headlight up and when moving it down it still drops slowly.
Sounds like a bad motor?
The passenger headlight appears to be working like a charm still.
I'm thinking that I'll order a new motor to test that and see if it makes a difference. Would you agree with that? And do you prefer a particular source?
I read about Hawksmotorsports.com in another post.
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Lots. The new Cardones (with the screw-on gear covers) are well worth going new:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/stereo-el...ght-doors.html
I understand that the wiring and wire sealing issues I had (a while back) may be corrected now.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/stereo-el...ght-doors.html
I understand that the wiring and wire sealing issues I had (a while back) may be corrected now.
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Lots. The new Cardones (with the screw-on gear covers) are well worth going new:
https://ls1tech.com/forums/stereo-el...ght-doors.html
I understand that the wiring and wire sealing issues I had (a while back) may be corrected now.
https://ls1tech.com/forums/stereo-el...ght-doors.html
I understand that the wiring and wire sealing issues I had (a while back) may be corrected now.
So Cardone PN# 82-9124H and 82-9125H on Rock Auto is what I see. That sound right to you?
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New motor didn't work and I bought a used headlight control module which was tested in a working car prior to shipment from Hawks motorsports, which also did not work...
Any other suggestions?
To recap, ive replaced the male and female connectors, both wires going to the bulbs, replaced the motor and now replaced the headlight control module.
My father isn't an auto mechanic but he works on electronics and such for work and he helped trace power in and out of the old headlight control module and power through the pins leading up to the motor. Everything seemed fine there unless we weren't doing something correctly.
Any other suggestions?
To recap, ive replaced the male and female connectors, both wires going to the bulbs, replaced the motor and now replaced the headlight control module.
My father isn't an auto mechanic but he works on electronics and such for work and he helped trace power in and out of the old headlight control module and power through the pins leading up to the motor. Everything seemed fine there unless we weren't doing something correctly.
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You've changed too many things to continue with the same course of action, so you need start over from the start.
What is your status? The lights come on but both don't pop up? Is it all the time or intermittent?
If your headlights come on, I'd first go back, unplug the motors and then put 12V and ground to the red/black motor wires to see how they come up.
What is your status? The lights come on but both don't pop up? Is it all the time or intermittent?
If your headlights come on, I'd first go back, unplug the motors and then put 12V and ground to the red/black motor wires to see how they come up.
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You've changed too many things to continue with the same course of action, so you need start over from the start.
What is your status? The lights come on but both don't pop up? Is it all the time or intermittent?
If your headlights come on, I'd first go back, unplug the motors and then put 12V and ground to the red/black motor wires to see how they come up.
What is your status? The lights come on but both don't pop up? Is it all the time or intermittent?
If your headlights come on, I'd first go back, unplug the motors and then put 12V and ground to the red/black motor wires to see how they come up.
The set up we have is for a lil 12v battery charger. Will that be sufficient to put power to the light to operate it well enough? Idk how many amps are necessary or if I'm even asking the question appropriately.
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What would cause both headlights to stop opening at the same time? Is there a fuse that goes to both? Looked like they had separate fuses from what I saw.. The headlights still turn on, and I can hear a noise when I turn them on, they just don't rise. I did check both fuses, though.
I'm searching, but there's so many threads about the gears or bulbs or just one headlight moving which is making it pretty tough to find info
What would cause both headlights to stop opening at the same time? Is there a fuse that goes to both? Looked like they had separate fuses from what I saw.. The headlights still turn on, and I can hear a noise when I turn them on, they just don't rise. I did check both fuses, though.
I'm searching, but there's so many threads about the gears or bulbs or just one headlight moving which is making it pretty tough to find info
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2001 Trans Am WS6
What would cause both headlights to stop opening at the same time? Is there a fuse that goes to both? Looked like they had separate fuses from what I saw.. The headlights still turn on, and I can hear a noise when I turn them on, they just don't rise. I did check both fuses, though.
I'm searching, but there's so many threads about the gears or bulbs or just one headlight moving which is making it pretty tough to find info
What would cause both headlights to stop opening at the same time? Is there a fuse that goes to both? Looked like they had separate fuses from what I saw.. The headlights still turn on, and I can hear a noise when I turn them on, they just don't rise. I did check both fuses, though.
I'm searching, but there's so many threads about the gears or bulbs or just one headlight moving which is making it pretty tough to find info
The only things I can think of that could cause this would be a fault control module or the switch.
There is a headlight control module, do a search for firebird headlight module and you will see what I'm talking about.
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It's weird you hear noise. Can you put a meter on the motors and confirm if they are getting power when you cycle on or off?
The only things I can think of that could cause this would be a fault control module or the switch.
There is a headlight control module, do a search for firebird headlight module and you will see what I'm talking about.
The only things I can think of that could cause this would be a fault control module or the switch.
There is a headlight control module, do a search for firebird headlight module and you will see what I'm talking about.
I believe the switch is fine since the lights are turning on; the housings just aren't popping up.
Here's the noise it makes:
https://dl2.pushbulletusercontent.co...lightNoise.mp4
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