Head lights not in sync

suprahhh · 05-15-2008, 10:43 AM

Can't sleep, picking up my 89 Supra tomorrow...one question, when I turn the headlights on, the one on the driver side pops up but the passenger side stays down...when I turn them off the opposite happens....is this a wiring issue or is there some simple fix? (i'll post some pics of the car when she comes home tomorrow...great shape!)

suprra_girl · 05-21-2008, 12:14 PM

Heehehee, i've done this many a time

The headlights have been installed in 2 different positions. I.e You had the headlights up and the one that is working normally has been installed back into the car in the up position. The other one however was installed down when it should have been up

Kinda funny winking effect tho right haha

suprahhh · 05-21-2008, 05:30 PM

yeah, looks like something from a Herbie movie!! I tried pulling the fuse and then winding the headlight up and re-insert the fuse..but...when I turn the lights on, one stays up, the other goes down and I'm back to square one (doah!). I may have to replace the headlight motor...gotta quote of $450..ouch! Any other thoughts?

suprra_girl · 05-21-2008, 10:37 PM

it's the connecting rod from the headlight to the headlight motor. It has a 14mm nut with washer, undo that and make sure it's not in the way of any moving parts. Turn your headlights on. Reconnect the rod in the up position and all should be fixed

suprahhh · 05-22-2008, 01:45 AM

ok, I'll give that a shot...thanks

! Is there anything in the "world of Supra" you don't know

Busted Knuckles · 05-24-2008, 08:12 PM

Considering that she did a complete tear-down and rebuild of her fantastic Supra, I'd think she's just about covered it all.

Check out her saga in the 'Show-N-Tell' section, or click this: http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...rl-s-87-t.html

busybee · 05-27-2008, 03:25 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by suprahhh

Can't sleep, picking up my 89 Supra tomorrow...one question, when I turn the headlights on, the one on the driver side pops up but the passenger side stays down...when I turn them off the opposite happens....is this a wiring issue or is there some simple fix? Autopartswarehouse (i'll post some pics of the car when she comes home tomorrow...great shape!)

i think it's a wiring issue... but i could be wrong. post the pics and we'll see...

suprahhh · 06-13-2008, 04:03 AM

Hey thanks again Supra_girl...you were right! It was the connecting rods! I am now back in action with two...yes...two headlights up for nighttime driving! THANKS!

suprra_girl · 06-13-2008, 07:54 AM

Glad I could help

SuperSpartan · 06-17-2008, 11:52 AM

wow supragirl you are just the best!

05-15-2008, 10:43 AM	#1
suprahhh Stock Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 14	Head lights not in sync Can't sleep, picking up my 89 Supra tomorrow...one question, when I turn the headlights on, the one on the driver side pops up but the passenger side stays down...when I turn them off the opposite happens....is this a wiring issue or is there some simple fix? (i'll post some pics of the car when she comes home tomorrow...great shape!) Last edited by suprahhh; 05-15-2008 at 10:53 AM. Reason: addition

05-21-2008, 12:14 PM	#2
suprra_girl 7M POWAH! ;) Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,312	Heehehee, i've done this many a time The headlights have been installed in 2 different positions. I.e You had the headlights up and the one that is working normally has been installed back into the car in the up position. The other one however was installed down when it should have been up Kinda funny winking effect tho right haha __________________ Please use the forum to ask your questions as they will get replied to much faster than pming me Pics of my build. "Good girls are just bad girls that don't get caught" Do a diagnostic first!

05-21-2008, 05:30 PM	#3
suprahhh Stock Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 14	yeah, looks like something from a Herbie movie!! I tried pulling the fuse and then winding the headlight up and re-insert the fuse..but...when I turn the lights on, one stays up, the other goes down and I'm back to square one (doah!). I may have to replace the headlight motor...gotta quote of $450..ouch! Any other thoughts? __________________ 89 Supra Turbo 5spd. stock Original Paint! Got the Plates! What next....?

05-21-2008, 10:37 PM	#4
suprra_girl 7M POWAH! ;) Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,312	it's the connecting rod from the headlight to the headlight motor. It has a 14mm nut with washer, undo that and make sure it's not in the way of any moving parts. Turn your headlights on. Reconnect the rod in the up position and all should be fixed __________________ Please use the forum to ask your questions as they will get replied to much faster than pming me Pics of my build. "Good girls are just bad girls that don't get caught" Do a diagnostic first!

05-22-2008, 01:45 AM	#5
suprahhh Stock Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 14	ok, I'll give that a shot...thanks! Is there anything in the "world of Supra" you don't know __________________ 89 Supra Turbo 5spd. stock Original Paint! Got the Plates! What next....?

05-24-2008, 08:12 PM	#6
Busted Knuckles 12psi boost Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Atlanta Posts: 300	Considering that she did a complete tear-down and rebuild of her fantastic Supra, I'd think she's just about covered it all. Check out her saga in the 'Show-N-Tell' section, or click this: http://www.toyota-supra.info/forums/...rl-s-87-t.html

06-13-2008, 04:03 AM	#8
suprahhh Stock Join Date: May 2008 Location: Ontario Posts: 14	Two Headlights UP! Hey thanks again Supra_girl...you were right! It was the connecting rods! I am now back in action with two...yes...two headlights up for nighttime driving! THANKS! __________________ 89 Supra Turbo 5spd. stock Original Paint! Got the Plates! What next....?

06-13-2008, 07:54 AM	#9
suprra_girl 7M POWAH! ;) Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: New Zealand Posts: 2,312	Glad I could help __________________ Please use the forum to ask your questions as they will get replied to much faster than pming me Pics of my build. "Good girls are just bad girls that don't get caught" Do a diagnostic first!

06-17-2008, 11:52 AM	#10
SuperSpartan 3" Exhaust Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Tucson Arizona Posts: 97	wow supragirl you are just the best! __________________ 1990 Toyota Supra Turbo!! www.cardomain.com/ride/3067504

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