headlight won't go up (for a bit) (Page 2/2)
katie80 NOV 03, 03:06 PM

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Originally posted by theogre:
All it takes is 1 deep discharge to have a short life battery.
Battery tested w/ what tool(s)...
Dumb load testers will often pass after charging. example: https://www.harborfreight.c...ad-tester-61747.html
Computer testers may or may not pass depending on how are programed etc.
Even if passed now, may have battery problems in near future. If under warranty, make sure you test again before warranty runs out. If you lost the receipt then most goes by date code/sticker or Serial No on the battery.

I left a dash cam plugged in 1 time to drain the battery and very soon after computer testing failed and replace under warranty. But Passes w/ Dumb Load tester.

Open hood, turn on HL or turn knob up, then pull motor connectors.
Better in this case... discon battery then pull motor connectors.
Why?
If a limit switch fail to disconnect, the plugs can spark/burn. those plugs like most others are not switches and won't like treated like them.

Battery cables don't like being switches either but heavy cable ends tolerate that better.



right now I'm more worried about figuring out how to fix the problem. my cars going away for the season soon so I won't worry about a new battery til spring. my limit switch assembly thing seems to move around a fair amount more than I think it should. could this be the problem? I took some pics of the inside of the motor too.



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johnyrottin FEB 01, 02:37 PM
I sent mine to an individual that does complete rebuilds and has all the internal parts readily available. Amazing job on two motors I was having issues with and couldn't solve. They also came back freshly coated in black so they even looked brand new!!! I think it was $75 each. Ill see if I can find the name.
fierofool FEB 01, 08:28 PM
John, if that was for the Indy and a couple of your other cars, that would have been me. My labor charge was $30 per motor plus shipping and any parts needed. I've semi-retired from doing the motors, but I still do one now and then. If I'm not the one you're thinking of, doesn't bother me if you recommend someone else.
Dennis LaGrua FEB 01, 08:57 PM
This may have been covered before but there is a rubber bumper at the top of the motor shaft that must be put back exactry into position before assembling the motor. Try Oliver Sholtz website for tips on the gen 1 motors.
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