Fixed my headlights....sort of!
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Fixed my headlights....sort of!
I've had problems with my headlights since I bought my car. The headlights would pop-up, but very slowly. Two minutes was not unusual! Due to my work schedule, I have put this problem off until now. Well, 2 days ago, they completely quit working, payback for my neglect.
Seems to be a problem with the large tank. Vacuum was present at the input, but neither outlet had vacuum. I figure a leak or clog somewhere in the tank. So, I bypassed the tank and those headlights popped up as if rocket powered. What is the purpose of the tank? Does it just store a vacuum for the headlights if the engine is off? Has anyone else had this problem?
Although the headlights now work, I feel bad for doing a Bubba job. :nonod: What does fixing this tank rate on the PITA scale?
Thanks for any comments or suggestion! :seeya
[Modified by shotgun_000, 9:50 PM 6/15/2002]
Seems to be a problem with the large tank. Vacuum was present at the input, but neither outlet had vacuum. I figure a leak or clog somewhere in the tank. So, I bypassed the tank and those headlights popped up as if rocket powered. What is the purpose of the tank? Does it just store a vacuum for the headlights if the engine is off? Has anyone else had this problem?
Although the headlights now work, I feel bad for doing a Bubba job. :nonod: What does fixing this tank rate on the PITA scale?
Thanks for any comments or suggestion! :seeya
[Modified by shotgun_000, 9:50 PM 6/15/2002]
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Re: Fixed my headlights....sort of! (shotgun_000)
clean and strip the tank to find the leak....disconnect everything the pressurize the tank slightly then apply soapy water solution to find the leak or......cover with a rubberized product like gutter seal in a can. :cheers:
