Headlight stops in the middle position like something holds it.
05-03-2010, 01:04 AM
#5
Le Mans Master
If it's not a backed out torx cover screw, turn the manual hand **** by hand while it's stuck half way.
If it suddenly swings closed/open the rest of the way past a hard spot with your assistance then the two magnet halves that surround the headlight motor might have come unglued from the metal sleeve to which they are bonded to. This jams the motor part way. This can also drain your battery since the motor can't hit the electrical cut-off switch at either end of it's travel if it's stuck half way. You'll hear it cycling every several seconds trying to move unsuccessfully.
This is common since the adhesive holding the two magnet halves to the metal sleeve that surrounds the motor fail with age. It requires disassembly of the headlight unit. I've re glued mine back into place using JB Weld with great success. It's a good idea to first sand the inside of the sleeve to remove any rust so the magnets can lay flat, then use the wooden handle of a hammer vertically across the sleeve to press the magnet halves down while the adhesive cures. Don't use too much adhesive or the magnets will sit to high up which can cause problems with getting the motor back into place. Use a moderate amount and test fit the motor back in before it cures to be sure.
If it suddenly swings closed/open the rest of the way past a hard spot with your assistance then the two magnet halves that surround the headlight motor might have come unglued from the metal sleeve to which they are bonded to. This jams the motor part way. This can also drain your battery since the motor can't hit the electrical cut-off switch at either end of it's travel if it's stuck half way. You'll hear it cycling every several seconds trying to move unsuccessfully.
This is common since the adhesive holding the two magnet halves to the metal sleeve that surrounds the motor fail with age. It requires disassembly of the headlight unit. I've re glued mine back into place using JB Weld with great success. It's a good idea to first sand the inside of the sleeve to remove any rust so the magnets can lay flat, then use the wooden handle of a hammer vertically across the sleeve to press the magnet halves down while the adhesive cures. Don't use too much adhesive or the magnets will sit to high up which can cause problems with getting the motor back into place. Use a moderate amount and test fit the motor back in before it cures to be sure.