GTA headlight Vacuum
09-16-2003, 09:45 AM
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GTA headlight Vacuum
I just bought a GTA and the headlights dont work. The previous owner told me he was having trouble with only one headlight coming up so he disconnected the motors, proped up the headlights, and removed all the vaccuum lines going to the engine.
So how can I fix this, where can I find a diagram that shows the vaccuum and electrical. Any help will be appreciated.
So how can I fix this, where can I find a diagram that shows the vaccuum and electrical. Any help will be appreciated.
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09-17-2003, 03:07 PM
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Car: '86 Trans Am
Engine: 305 TPI
Transmission: 700R4
He must have told you wrong. If, when you plug the motor back up to electricity, it still doesn't work, try wiggling the whole headlight housing a little. I had to do that with my Drivers side light when it would start acting up.
09-17-2003, 03:08 PM
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Car: 87 Formula/ 00 Xtreme
Engine: TPI 305/ v6
Transmission: struggling t-5/ 4l60E
Axle/Gears: 3.08/ 3.23
Nope, no 'old school' vacuum actuated flip up lights on these cars. If you look at the above pic, you can see the harness plug (it's grey)that goes to the headlight motor.
If he disconnected the motors, most likely the bushing have went to s--t like they all do so the easiest solution is to disconnect the motor and prop them up.
Here's a diagram for the motors wiring.. http://www.deadbird.org/tech/head.gif
And here is the major cause for the lights to not flip[ up properly anymore (bushings turn to crap)...
If he disconnected the motors, most likely the bushing have went to s--t like they all do so the easiest solution is to disconnect the motor and prop them up.
Here's a diagram for the motors wiring.. http://www.deadbird.org/tech/head.gif
And here is the major cause for the lights to not flip[ up properly anymore (bushings turn to crap)...
09-17-2003, 03:15 PM
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Car: 1989 TransAm GTA
Engine: One sweet modified 355 TPI.
Transmission: The kind that shifts....
Hehe, both my head lights were like that dead bird. It wasn't much of a chore to fix them. I did end up snapping the head of one of the plastic bolts though. had to drill it out and put one of the gratefully supplied metal bolts in to replace it.
Plastic bolts? What the hell was GM thinking?
Plastic bolts? What the hell was GM thinking?
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