Headlight locking mechanism help...
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Instructor
Joined: May 2009
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From: Norman Oklahoma
Headlight locking mechanism help...
When my passenger's side healight is raised up, it locks and can't be pushed back down by pushing on the headlight lid. But on the driver's side, the headlight doesn't seem to lock like the other side and you can push it down. Anyone had this problem? Also when the headlights are turned off after having been on, one light will close before the other.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Apr 2009
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From: VIRGINIA BEACH VIRGINIA
When my headlights are up, I can not push them down. They are supposed to lock into position. One of the screws may be out of adjustment on you drivers side. There is a slight pause with my lights when they go down. Maybe a second or two and then the other one will go down. You may have a leak in one or maybe the boots are bad on your diaphragm. Go to WILCOX website and they have a troubleshooting guide. Good luck
Le Mans Master
Joined: Jan 2000
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From: New Hill NC
Two things to look at. There is a stop on the outer rim of the bucket. It is adjustable. If hitting too early the bucket wont lock up. See if your bucket is high as it is supposed to be.
Second: If the height is OK , there are three nuts at the bottom of the bracket just above the actuator shaft. With the bucket in the up position loosen those and let the bracket slide enough for the action to lock.
Second: If the height is OK , there are three nuts at the bottom of the bracket just above the actuator shaft. With the bucket in the up position loosen those and let the bracket slide enough for the action to lock.
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Fisher, IL
I'll tell you what it most likely is. There is a stop for the mechanize right in the middle of everything.
In the picture of mine what you can see is the bottom of the bolt that needs adjustment, it's in between the 4 springs. It has a hex bottom so you can adjust it from the end showing as the stopper end is hard to get to when in the car.
In the picture of mine what you can see is the bottom of the bolt that needs adjustment, it's in between the 4 springs. It has a hex bottom so you can adjust it from the end showing as the stopper end is hard to get to when in the car.
Race Director
Joined: Dec 2005
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From: Fisher, IL
This one might help you see what it is as well.
Right in between the two springs. What you're looking at is the bottom of the bolt and the top is what is used as the stopper to keep the mechanize from locking too tight.
Right in between the two springs. What you're looking at is the bottom of the bolt and the top is what is used as the stopper to keep the mechanize from locking too tight.
