Wiring, Stereo & Electronics Audio Components | Radars | Alarms - and things that spark when they shouldn't

99 Trans Am headlights wont go up!!!

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 09-05-2013, 08:21 PM
  #1  
Staging Lane
Thread Starter
 
vanwyk99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Aug 2013
Posts: 54
Likes: 0
Received 0 Likes on 0 Posts
Default 99 Trans Am headlights wont go up!!!

I went to turn on my lights and there was nothing. No grinding or sounds at all. Checked all fuses and they all looked good. Checked connections they looked good also. 20 min later i tried again and they came up? any idea what this is????
Old 09-07-2013, 11:22 AM
  #2  
TECH Fanatic
iTrader: (15)
 
trans_am7935's Avatar
 
Join Date: Mar 2009
Location: Glen Burnie, MD
Posts: 1,453
Likes: 0
Received 3 Likes on 2 Posts

Default

there is a 5 pin connector behind your front bumper, it is probably corroded as this is a very common problem. i have replaced min with aftermarket ones from Rock Auto
Old 09-08-2013, 12:34 AM
  #3  
Save the manuals!
iTrader: (5)
 
wssix99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 12,753
Received 352 Likes on 321 Posts

Default

My guess would be the headlight switch if both sides are acting the same.
Old 09-08-2013, 12:36 AM
  #4  
TECH Senior Member
iTrader: (27)
 
Rise of the Phoenix's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Jefferson City, MO
Posts: 9,728
Likes: 0
Received 10 Likes on 9 Posts

Default

I would care to venture they need some Viagra. Just messing. I would check the 5 pin connector first.
Old 09-08-2013, 10:11 AM
  #5  
Save the manuals!
iTrader: (5)
 
wssix99's Avatar
 
Join Date: Dec 2007
Location: Chicago, IL
Posts: 12,753
Received 352 Likes on 321 Posts

Default

If you haven't previously removed it, you DO NOT want to start with checking the connector.

They all corrode initially - except for the small surface areas on the terminals that are in contact with each other. The corrosion in the connector problem usually starts the first time someone unplugs it and then plugs it back in. (Then the contacts are re-made over the corroded portions.)

So, checking for corrosion could give you the "corrosion problem," the the cause of your issue is something else.

Each side has its own connector. Its highly unlikely that the source of this issue is corrosion since its happening to both sides. Its probably something central, like a relay or a switch.



Quick Reply: 99 Trans Am headlights wont go up!!!



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:23 AM.