Driver's headlight sticking
01-23-2010, 10:48 AM
#1
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Driver's headlight sticking
How does one lubricate the headlight mechanism on a 968? I've done it on my 944s over the years, but I don't have the FSM for the 968 yet.
My problem is this: When turned on/off, the passenger headlight smoothly goes up and retracts. The drivers headlight moves in a jerky motion and takes a bit of time to get fully up or down. I assume that the mechanism needs some lubrication, but could there be other causes?
My problem is this: When turned on/off, the passenger headlight smoothly goes up and retracts. The drivers headlight moves in a jerky motion and takes a bit of time to get fully up or down. I assume that the mechanism needs some lubrication, but could there be other causes?
01-29-2010, 11:35 AM
#3
Aaron, I just went through some headlight issues myself. "Jerky" motion? First thing I'd check is the tightness of the bolt that holds the lever arm to the motor. Among other issues, mine was a bit loose and allowing the arm to slip on the splines.
While you're doing that, pop both the heim joints off and clean and re-lube them. The white lithium grease in mine had turned into the consistency of dried bubble gum.
If that doesn't work, you may need to do what I did and pull the motor apart and clean and re-lube all the innards. The good news is that it is a quality motor and (relatively) easy to take apart and clean.
In the course of my issue, I bought another motor and I'm going to tear into it and do a "Headlight Motor R&R 101." Let me know if you need it, it may be further inspiration to get off my duff and do it.
While you're doing that, pop both the heim joints off and clean and re-lube them. The white lithium grease in mine had turned into the consistency of dried bubble gum.
If that doesn't work, you may need to do what I did and pull the motor apart and clean and re-lube all the innards. The good news is that it is a quality motor and (relatively) easy to take apart and clean.
In the course of my issue, I bought another motor and I'm going to tear into it and do a "Headlight Motor R&R 101." Let me know if you need it, it may be further inspiration to get off my duff and do it.
09-21-2024, 03:51 PM
#4
Drifting
Aaron, I just went through some headlight issues myself. "Jerky" motion? First thing I'd check is the tightness of the bolt that holds the lever arm to the motor. Among other issues, mine was a bit loose and allowing the arm to slip on the splines.
While you're doing that, pop both the heim joints off and clean and re-lube them. The white lithium grease in mine had turned into the consistency of dried bubble gum.
If that doesn't work, you may need to do what I did and pull the motor apart and clean and re-lube all the innards. The good news is that it is a quality motor and (relatively) easy to take apart and clean.
In the course of my issue, I bought another motor and I'm going to tear into it and do a "Headlight Motor R&R 101." Let me know if you need it, it may be further inspiration to get off my duff and do it.
While you're doing that, pop both the heim joints off and clean and re-lube them. The white lithium grease in mine had turned into the consistency of dried bubble gum.
If that doesn't work, you may need to do what I did and pull the motor apart and clean and re-lube all the innards. The good news is that it is a quality motor and (relatively) easy to take apart and clean.
In the course of my issue, I bought another motor and I'm going to tear into it and do a "Headlight Motor R&R 101." Let me know if you need it, it may be further inspiration to get off my duff and do it.
Yesterday, 08:36 AM
#5
My passenger side was sticking yesterday, so I'm guessing it's similar. Glad we're getting some more videos on the car to help us keep them running.
