Erection Problem

**john1990** · 03-03-2010, 02:04 PM

I noticed lately that as my headlights go erect or down to the hideaway positon, that my driver's side headlight moves rather labourously and makes a slight noise. Has anyone else had this problem? Is anyone able to direct me to a resource that might assist me in torubleshooting the problem and possibly fixing it? Do I need some lube - or what?

**subspec** · 03-03-2010, 02:21 PM

Havnt had this problem. I've had it get stuck on the hood. But try lubing the headlight actuator and check the headlight assembly to see if its loose at all

Locker · 03-03-2010, 06:09 PM

the head light motors are know for going on the 5th gens. a visit to your local junk yard will solve that for you quickly

**JUNKyardHOE** · 03-03-2010, 06:44 PM

lol I read the title and was like... why are you posting this in the forum, shouldn't you go to a doctor

**dups90gt** · 03-03-2010, 06:50 PM

i read about this issue a long time ago when I was a noob and there was a problem with the headlight mech. rusting up and needed to be lubed regularly.. sorry I cant remeember the thread but I think it was here.. ill try and look around again.

**dane** · 03-03-2010, 08:56 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Locker

the head light motors are know for going on the 5th gens. a visit to your local junk yard will solve that for you quickly

**john1990** · 03-03-2010, 09:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by subspec

Havnt had this problem. I've had it get stuck on the hood. But try lubing the headlight actuator and check the headlight assembly to see if its loose at all

Thanks sub. Could you point out with a pic where exactly this is?

**john1990** · 03-03-2010, 09:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Locker

the head light motors are know for going on the 5th gens. a visit to your local junk yard will solve that for you quickly

Yeah, sure, Locker; but I was hoping to fix it in advance of having to go to the scrapyard to get a replacement.

**john1990** · 03-03-2010, 09:05 PM

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Originally Posted by dups90gt

i read about this issue a long time ago when I was a noob and there was a problem with the headlight mech. rusting up and needed to be lubed regularly.. sorry I cant remeember the thread but I think it was here.. ill try and look around again.

Thanks dups. I'll be watching here for the thread.

Locker · 03-03-2010, 09:25 PM

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Originally Posted by john1990

Yeah, sure, Locker; but I was hoping to fix it in advance of having to go to the scrapyard to get a replacement.

John in many ways I just find it easier to simply replace fucked up parts with ones that work.
Here's my logic... Time. If I fix something like that by re-greasing stuff or what ever then yeah it'll work for a while but more than likely its still dying and I'll be constantly wondering how long my "fix" will last. I go to the junk yard take one off that looks all purty and stuff put it on and don't think about it again. Plus I just like going to the junk yard.... you never know what you'll find.

**john1990** · 03-03-2010, 09:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Locker

John in many ways I just find it easier to simply replace fucked up parts with ones that work.
Here's my logic... Time. If I fix something like that by re-greasing stuff or what ever then yeah it'll work for a while but more than likely its still dying and I'll be constantly wondering how long my "fix" will last. I go to the junk yard take one off that looks all purty and stuff put it on and don't think about it again. Plus I just like going to the junk yard.... you never know what you'll find.

lol, Thanks locker. I hear ya.
So then, when I repalce the headlight motor, is there information on the net, do you know, that shows how to go about disassembling it?

**subspec** · 03-04-2010, 04:36 AM

its always better to fix then prolong the enevitable. but if its something simple and you already got what you need to fix it. then hell try it. the actuator is actualy under the headlight assembly. just look for rods and linkages.

**dups90gt** · 03-04-2010, 08:58 AM

Jon I have a blow up of the head light assby. at home Ill post it after work, now I just have to look like im doing something for the next 7.5 hours...

**john1990** · 03-05-2010, 12:39 AM

lol Thanks dups. Thinking of looking at the headlight this weekend because the weather is supposed to warm up into the 40s here in Niagara on the weekend as I am sure it is supposed to warm up for you too. Yahoo 40 degrees. Yahoo.

**irving216** · 03-13-2010, 08:37 PM

actaully i think it sounds like your low on headlight fluid :D

03-03-2010, 02:04 PM	#1 (permalink)
john1990 Awesome ends with me. Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 784 Join Date: May 2006 Last On: 02-06-2012 10:00 PM Vehicle: 1990 Celica GT 2nd Vehicle: 07LexusIS250AWD	Erection Problem I noticed lately that as my headlights go erect or down to the hideaway positon, that my driver's side headlight moves rather labourously and makes a slight noise. Has anyone else had this problem? Is anyone able to direct me to a resource that might assist me in torubleshooting the problem and possibly fixing it? Do I need some lube - or what? __________________ 1990 CELICA GT COUPE 5 SPD Alpine White/Navy Blue Cloth 260 000 KM. No Air; Original Muffler 2007 LEXUS IS 250 AWD Black Sappire Pearl. HIDs, OEM Rear Spoiler, Formula One Tint, Nitrogen - Filled Michelin PS2s on Lexus OEM 18" Chrome Wheels, K & N Intake, Lexus OEM GFX KIT, Luminics Pure Blue Fogs + High Beams, PIAA Xtreme White DRLs. As seen at ClubLexus.com 2004 Triple Black Convertible Corvette. Last edited by john1990 : 03-03-2010 at 08:59 PM.

03-03-2010, 02:21 PM	#2 (permalink)
subspec angry modder/5th gen guru Location: albuquerque Posts: 7,271 Join Date: Apr 2009 Last On: 12-20-2011 02:57 PM Vehicle: ST184 5SGTE 2nd Vehicle: 02 golf gls	Re: Erection Problem Havnt had this problem. I've had it get stuck on the hood. But try lubing the headlight actuator and check the headlight assembly to see if its loose at all __________________

03-03-2010, 06:44 PM	#4 (permalink)
JUNKyardHOE aka. JUNKyardHULK Location: Corvallis, OR Posts: 2,353 Join Date: Jul 2009 Last On: 09-30-2011 04:29 PM Vehicle: '00 Celica GT-S	Re: Erection Problem lol I read the title and was like... why are you posting this in the forum, shouldn't you go to a doctor

03-03-2010, 06:50 PM	#5 (permalink)
dups90gt Location: Mississauga Posts: 1,673 Join Date: Jan 2008 Last On: 07-28-2011 08:03 AM Vehicle: 91 AllTrac 2nd Vehicle: 90 GT Gone :(	Re: Erection Problem i read about this issue a long time ago when I was a noob and there was a problem with the headlight mech. rusting up and needed to be lubed regularly.. sorry I cant remeember the thread but I think it was here.. ill try and look around again. __________________ RICE WHITE Alltrac..

03-04-2010, 04:36 AM	#12 (permalink)
subspec angry modder/5th gen guru Location: albuquerque Posts: 7,271 Join Date: Apr 2009 Last On: 12-20-2011 02:57 PM Vehicle: ST184 5SGTE 2nd Vehicle: 02 golf gls	Re: Erection Problem its always better to fix then prolong the enevitable. but if its something simple and you already got what you need to fix it. then hell try it. the actuator is actualy under the headlight assembly. just look for rods and linkages. __________________

03-04-2010, 08:58 AM	#13 (permalink)
dups90gt Location: Mississauga Posts: 1,673 Join Date: Jan 2008 Last On: 07-28-2011 08:03 AM Vehicle: 91 AllTrac 2nd Vehicle: 90 GT Gone :(	Re: Erection Problem Jon I have a blow up of the head light assby. at home Ill post it after work, now I just have to look like im doing something for the next 7.5 hours... __________________ RICE WHITE Alltrac..

03-05-2010, 12:39 AM	#14 (permalink)
john1990 Awesome ends with me. Location: Niagara Falls Posts: 784 Join Date: May 2006 Last On: 02-06-2012 10:00 PM Vehicle: 1990 Celica GT 2nd Vehicle: 07LexusIS250AWD	Re: Erection Problem lol Thanks dups. Thinking of looking at the headlight this weekend because the weather is supposed to warm up into the 40s here in Niagara on the weekend as I am sure it is supposed to warm up for you too. Yahoo 40 degrees. Yahoo. __________________ 1990 CELICA GT COUPE 5 SPD Alpine White/Navy Blue Cloth 260 000 KM. No Air; Original Muffler 2007 LEXUS IS 250 AWD Black Sappire Pearl. HIDs, OEM Rear Spoiler, Formula One Tint, Nitrogen - Filled Michelin PS2s on Lexus OEM 18" Chrome Wheels, K & N Intake, Lexus OEM GFX KIT, Luminics Pure Blue Fogs + High Beams, PIAA Xtreme White DRLs. As seen at ClubLexus.com 2004 Triple Black Convertible Corvette.

03-13-2010, 08:37 PM	#15 (permalink)
irving216 Location: CT Posts: 588 Join Date: Mar 2009 Last On: 06-04-2011 01:43 AM Vehicle: 91 celica st 2nd Vehicle: 90 alltrac	Re: Erection Problem actaully i think it sounds like your low on headlight fluid :D

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