relay/or headlight motor problems

skits97 · 03-12-2012, 04:07 AM

the head lights on my supra seem to interchange when i turn my headlight switch. when i turn them off the left one pops up. when i turn them on the right on pops up. i have tried to reste the motor in the right position but it still happens. I don to want to take it to a shop to have to pay a shitload. any ideas?

cre · 03-12-2012, 04:34 AM

It's been a LONG time since I've had the headlight motor assembly apart on one of these... You'll find Toyota's information on testing the retractor control system and motor here: http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Librar...aspx?S=BE&P=23

Failing that you may just need to disconnect the rotating lever between the armature and headlight motor and clock it 180?.

I think this has been discussed here in the past, but it's not a common issue. You may want to try digging a little in the MKIII section to see if you can find any other threads on the matter.

03-12-2012, 04:07 AM	#1
skits97 Stock Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: moreno valley Posts: 1	relay/or headlight motor problems the head lights on my supra seem to interchange when i turn my headlight switch. when i turn them off the left one pops up. when i turn them on the right on pops up. i have tried to reste the motor in the right position but it still happens. I don to want to take it to a shop to have to pay a shitload. any ideas?

03-12-2012, 04:34 AM	#2
cre Toyota Racing Development Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 5,038	It's been a LONG time since I've had the headlight motor assembly apart on one of these... You'll find Toyota's information on testing the retractor control system and motor here: http://www.cygnusx1.net/Supra/Librar...aspx?S=BE&P=23 Failing that you may just need to disconnect the rotating lever between the armature and headlight motor and clock it 180?. I think this has been discussed here in the past, but it's not a common issue. You may want to try digging a little in the MKIII section to see if you can find any other threads on the matter. __________________ If something breaks or you need to contact a member of the administration please post HERE. Unless it's a private or administration matter please post it on the forum. It benefits no one else if car related questions aren't posted for future users and takes away from the time I'm able to spend helping on the rest of the forum. If you're so inclined I'm always more than happy to accept tips via PayPal. Tip Jar --->