Headlight Doors Stopped Functioning

[Moparmann]

I just installed C.B.'s Plug & Play Headlight Relay Kit and now, for some reason, my headlight doors will not function. I cranked them open manually, but they won't close or do anything. Apparently, once you crank them open, they're open with no way (short of disassembly?) to close them. I'm getting 12.5 volts at the connection to the motor. The last time I used them, the doors worked fine, but I had an issue with the headlights randomly flashing, so I disconnected them. Now, after replacing the dimmer switch, the headlights work fine! I had a water leak into the headlight relay of my first Charger, and the doors would close, but not open. The current appears to be intact and undamaged. Any advice you could offer would be truly appreciated! I hope the motor hasn't just died!!

 

[Nacho-RT74]

after Kern Dog's experience... maybe is time to replace also the doors relay ???

https://www.forbbodiesonly.com/mopa...ys-on-a-car-with-concealed-headlights.213911/

You can try feeding the motor leads to check for the motor operation... one first, then the other

 

[Moparmann]

@ Nacho-RT74 You might be right. Upon further testing, the motor IS operational,; direct power will open/close doors, however when connected as usual, the closed doors jump open immediately upon ignition power, and will not close via the head light switch. Thanks for your quick reply and the referral post!!

 

[Moparmann]

I think I probably have a bad OEM headlight relay. I attempted to PM Kern Dog for info on his Bosch relay setup, but the system won't allow me to?!?

 

[hunt2elk]

I think I probably have a bad OEM headlight relay. I attempted to PM Kern Dog for info on his Bosch relay setup, but the system won't allow me to?!?

Poor KD is on a little time out, lol. He did have the exact same problem as you are though I do believe.

 

[dadsbee]

23 more days...

 

[Nacho-RT74]

this is a diagram I made LOOOOONG time ago, on those days when some repro relays were available ( not anymore )

 

[Nacho-RT74]

And you can use this socket and terminals set to conect safe the relay....

 

[71charger_fan]

https://www.allpar.com/threads/1971-charger-concealed-headlamp-motor-relay-alternative.222393/

 

[Moparmann]

Thanks to you all for this helpful info! Now, all I've got to do is gather my components and go to work!!

 

[Nacho-RT74]

Oh... and yes, that relay was a recent discovery. it gets the advantage doesn't need to get the ground wires, since is chassis, just like the original.

 

[Moparmann]

Just wanted to update: Ordered and installed an OEM Bosch (Made in Germany) relay, did a test fit (w/o) cutting any OEM connections, and everything works as it should! Now all that's left is to make the connections permanent. Then, on to the ammeter fix!!