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Old Jun 14, 2007 | 10:46 PM
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I have a 89 Vette with a 90's hood and lights. I had to change the plugs from the 89 harness to match the 90's lights. The headlights come on, but the motors do not work. What steps do I need to take in checking out the problem.

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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 12:51 AM
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The 90 is different (wiring insulation colors) than my 86. Maybe someone with a 90 FSM will share what wires go where. You will need to try and jump the motors with 12v and a ground to see if they rotate. Both not working at the sametime sounds like a relay.
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Thanks for your response.

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Old Jun 15, 2007 | 11:44 AM
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There is no relay, only a module on the left front inner panel. The wires should be the same, only the connector is different. If the headlamp motors worked before, you may have reversed one or two wires, If It is a wreaked car check for a broken wire in the harness, or a bad module. I can't copu the wiring diagram, maybe some one else out there can.
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Originally Posted by zr1fred
There is no relay, only a module on the left front inner panel. The wires should be the same, only the connector is different. If the headlamp motors worked before, you may have reversed one or two wires, If It is a wreaked car check for a broken wire in the harness, or a bad module. I can't copu the wiring diagram, maybe some one else out there can.
Got the wiring diagram, thanks for the information.

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