Quick headlight actuator question
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Quick headlight actuator question
One headlight in my '69 coupe has starting acting up. The headlight will not open on it's own, I have to pull it open by hand, but when the lights are turned off, it closes fine by itself. I didn't think it was possible for the actuator to work in one direction but not the other, so now I'm wondering if a different component is causing the issue.
Any thoughts/experienc would be greatly appreciated!
Randy
Any thoughts/experienc would be greatly appreciated!
Randy
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From: North Easton Mass
One headlight in my '69 coupe has starting acting up. The headlight will not open on it's own, I have to pull it open by hand, but when the lights are turned off, it closes fine by itself. I didn't think it was possible for the actuator to work in one direction but not the other, so now I'm wondering if a different component is causing the issue.
Any thoughts/experienc would be greatly appreciated!
Randy
Any thoughts/experienc would be greatly appreciated!
Randy
Rick B.
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From: Buena Vista Colorado
One headlight in my '69 coupe has starting acting up. The headlight will not open on it's own, I have to pull it open by hand, but when the lights are turned off, it closes fine by itself. I didn't think it was possible for the actuator to work in one direction but not the other, so now I'm wondering if a different component is causing the issue.
Any thoughts/experienc would be greatly appreciated!
Randy
Any thoughts/experienc would be greatly appreciated!
Randy
And yes, it certainly is possible for an actuator to work in one direction and not the other. And the front seal is usually the problem.
Check out the sticky I wrote about a year ago:
How Your Headlight Vacuum System Works
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From: Austin TX
I think the headlight vacuum system on your '69 has just one relay. If that is the case, I strongly suspect the front seal on the actuator in question. Not a bad job to remove the actuator and replace the seal. I think most of the vendors that advertise on the forum sell actuator seal kits.
And yes, it certainly is possible for an actuator to work in one direction and not the other. And the front seal is usually the problem.
Check out the sticky I wrote about a year ago:
How Your Headlight Vacuum System Works
And yes, it certainly is possible for an actuator to work in one direction and not the other. And the front seal is usually the problem.
Check out the sticky I wrote about a year ago:
How Your Headlight Vacuum System Works
