Headlights wont stay up!?

[CHICKS]

I noticed recently on a night drive that my headlights start to slowly drop down until I can only see a few feet in front of me. If I shut the lights off, and turn back on, they come up to the correct height. This is a ongoing cycle, and from fully open, to where I cant see takes about 15min of driving. Any ideas? Thanks!

[cockerpunk]

relay leaking current?

[CHICKS]

Originally Posted by cockerpunk

relay leaking current?

So the motor uses power to keep the headlights in the up position? It's not some kind of mechanical lock? I'll check the relay, I might even have a spare to test. Thanks!

[FrenchToast]

Originally Posted by CHICKS

So the motor uses power to keep the headlights in the up position? It's not some kind of mechanical lock? I'll check the relay, I might even have a spare to test. Thanks!

The motor could not possibly use power to keep them up.

Check the nut on the end of the output shaft on the headlight motor. That keeps the linkage on the spline. Or perhaps the splines are worn.

However, this wouldn't make much sense as the motor is not self-calibrating. If it drooped, and was turned off and then on, it should come up past the drooped position. Unless there's an electrical issue and a mechanical issue.

Oh I don't know.

Take care!

[cockerpunk]

Originally Posted by CHICKS

So the motor uses power to keep the headlights in the up position? It's not some kind of mechanical lock? I'll check the relay, I might even have a spare to test. Thanks!

no but the motor drives them down, and the relay might not be fully switching, or holding position.

[CHICKS]

French, um, thanks? Ahahahaha.

Cocker, i'll give a new relay a try in the morning, thanks again.

[VirginiaF1]

Viagra?
(who could resist)

can't wait to see if the new relay resolves.
GL

[Grandad#3]

The link below gives a great rundown on the headlights and motor, lots of pictures.

944 Foot To The Floor: How To Troubleshoot Porsche 944 Headlight Problem

Cheers,
Larry

[CHICKS]

Originally Posted by Grandad#3

The link below gives a great rundown on the headlights and motor, lots of pictures.

944 Foot To The Floor: How To Troubleshoot Porsche 944 Headlight Problem

Cheers,
Larry

Thanks for that link, I saw it before, and actually forgot about it.

I pulled the relay and cleaned the contacts real good. I jiggled it around, then put it back it. Went on a drive, and it seems to be working now. I went ahead and ordered a new relay to be sure. Maybe there was some corrosion inside? (I am missing the boot/cover). The contacts were a bit dull, but not to bad. If it happens again the next step will be to tear the motor apart, or just put on a known working one. Thanks everyone!

[Grandad#3]

The rubber boot does not cost that much and well worth getting.You can order it right here on PP.
Protection Cap Upper, pt # 477-941-387 Protection Cap for Relay, pt # 477-971-923

http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/ksearch/pel_search.cgi?SUPERCAT_FLAG=&make=&please_wait=N&forumid=&threadid=&command=DWsearch&description=477.941.387&x=8&y=10#

http://www.pelicanparts.com/cgi-bin/ksearch/PEL_search.cgi?command=see_more&please_wait=N&db_record_number=61837&PART_SEARCH=Y&SUPERCAT_FLAG=&make=&description=477%20971%20923

Cheers,
Larry

[FrenchToast]

Originally Posted by CHICKS

French, um, thanks? Ahahahaha.

It was late. And what can I say?, I generally have no idea what I'm talking about anyway.

Did you check the analog compression reactor? After that I would check the genuine optic re-insulation motronic embellisher. Sometimes the hexaradiant spiral tangent calculators go bad.

Or maybe you live in a strange place where there is extra gravity?



Take care!

[Ga 951]

French.......you are too funny!!!!!!!!!

[CHICKS]

Grandad#3, thanks again for the part numbers, i'll get em ordered monday.

Mr. Toast, the strange place I live does has a tid bit more gravity, so totally different problems.

[flash968]

get a younger girl with perkier headlights? did i say that out loud?

[ernie9944]

Originally Posted by flash968

get a younger girl with perkier headlights? did i say that out loud?

YES you did you dirty old fart.

[flash968]

lol - i've worked long and hard to become the dirty old man i am today.

and those are just obscene.

[ernie9944]

Originally Posted by flash968

lol - i've worked long and hard to become the dirty old man i am today.

and those are just obscene.

Well lol if you can't take it just close your eyes & go back to bed.

[flash968]

lol - noooooo! i'll have nightmares about being smothered.

i feel sorry for her. the back pain must be a killer.

[Gawernator]

What the Fuch Ernie