Author Topic: RS Head Lamp Covers  (Read 4285 times)

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RS Head Lamp Covers
« on: March 19, 2017, 10:14:10 AM »
Where should I look for the problem of my covers opening ok but do not close? Is there a diagram of how the vacuum system works and what the components are. That would help me with all the spaghetti under the hood and fenders.
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Re: RS Head Lamp Covers
« Reply #1 on: March 20, 2017, 01:10:11 AM »
The switch on the reserve tank may be in the override position. The covers will stay open so the lamps can be changed.

If that isn't it, the vacuum slider on the headlamp switch may be broken. Switch would have to be replaced. Requires someone with skinny arms.
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Re: RS Head Lamp Covers
« Reply #2 on: March 20, 2017, 01:27:21 AM »
Is that what that switch is for? What position should it be in?
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Re: RS Head Lamp Covers
« Reply #3 on: March 20, 2017, 01:36:41 AM »
Normal operating position is to the right.
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Re: RS Head Lamp Covers
« Reply #4 on: March 20, 2017, 09:16:49 AM »
I can't even see headlight switch let alone touch it. I have that large hands problem also.
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Re: RS Head Lamp Covers
« Reply #5 on: March 20, 2017, 08:41:10 PM »
Before you take out that switch I would bypass it and make sure that is what it is. I changed mine and it isnt easy

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Re: RS Head Lamp Covers
« Reply #6 on: March 20, 2017, 09:35:22 PM »
Great idea! That is how I am dealing with the cowl induction switch and solenoid.
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Re: RS Head Lamp Covers
« Reply #7 on: March 23, 2017, 09:26:29 PM »
This topic has come up several times in the past.  If you search the site, you should find more than one post which addresses this topic with various diagrams, etc.

As a starting point, see attached and following post below.

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« Reply #8 on: March 23, 2017, 09:32:19 PM »
....and this Word doc.
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Re: RS Head Lamp Covers
« Reply #9 on: March 29, 2017, 11:18:01 AM »
Thanks Richard this helps greatly.
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Re: RS Head Lamp Covers
« Reply #10 on: April 19, 2017, 11:16:05 AM »
I broke down and replaced actuators that fixed the problem. Thank goodness for the aims diagrams. I had a devil of a time getting the cotter pins in on the headlight doors. No room to hold pins and install cotter pin. I had to tape the pins in place than install cotter pins. Any secrets?
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