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[General Zod]

Sometimes I can get it up, but sometimes I can only manage a semi:





Swapping relays over doesn't change anything, so both must be OK. Fuses OK.

So- maybe a sticky motor? Problem with this is my access hole (no sniggering at the back) seems to be non-existent.

[mrzigazaga]

Could be a dirty connection...Or just a bit loose...




Have you done any work near wires or fuse board?....Could also be the diode....

[General Zod]

Not been doing anything really. Diode is brand new.
It's just odd that it sometimes works and sometimes nothing.
Ever heard of a wedge with no access hole for the lights? Looks like I'll have to take the bonnet off to try to access them from beside the radiator

[Boosted LS1]

Can you wind them up by hand from underneath?

[General Zod]

That's the thing! I appear to have no access hole

[v8s4me]

Is the lens sticking or catching slightly on the edge of the pod? Give it a little pull and see if you can get it up that way

Failing that, try this.

• With engine running, switch lights on (pods up position).
• Disconnect negative battery terminal (with engine running).
• Switch lights off.
• Turn ignition off.
• Reconnect battery.
• Start engine .
• Switch lights on.

Sounds mad I know but it works on mine. If it doesn't try a few different variations on switch position when you disconnect the battery and see what happens. It's all to do with the position the lifter was in when the power is cit off so if your lens is getting stuck the poor little things has got confused.

[Penelope Stopit]

v8s4me said:

Is the lens sticking or catching slightly on the edge of the pod? Give it a little pull and see if you can get it up that way

Failing that, try this.

• With engine running, switch lights on (pods up position).
• Disconnect negative battery terminal (with engine running).
• Switch lights off.
• Turn ignition off.
• Reconnect battery.
• Start engine .
• Switch lights on.

Sounds mad I know but it works on mine. If it doesn't try a few different variations on switch position when you disconnect the battery and see what happens. It's all to do with the position the lifter was in when the power is cit off so if your lens is getting stuck the poor little things has got confused.

Do not under any circumstances disconnect the battery with the engine running, the diodes in the alternator could blow, many bulbs and other electrical goodies could blow

[adam quantrill]

Leaving the ignition on will have the effect you require, then engine doesn't need to run (or you can stop it, then put ignition straight back on).

[General Zod]

Right chaps. Thanks for that. Will give it a whirl later.

[marcus1875]

Mines doesnt have an access hole either General.
Mines is a 1982 v6. Somebody has cut a rough hole in the bay to allow very linited access.
Marcus

[General Zod]

Cheers Marcus. At least I'm not the only one without a full complement of orifices

[mrzigazaga]

As I understand it the FHC doesn't have an access hole underneath....Try tapping all the relays with the handle of a screwdriver, They can stick.....

[v8s4me]

mrzigazaga said:

As I understand it the FHC doesn't have an access hole underneath........

Mine has, so you might be in luck.

[voltage_maxx]

Some of (well - a LOT) of the problem with these pop-up units, is the limit switches in the motors.
They're horrid, riveted, brass strips. Barely fit for purpose - sadly!

[General Zod]

v8s4me said:

Mine has, so you might be in luck.

Lucky sod. I am holeless

[v8s4me]

Here you go, easily sorted

[General Zod]

I'd likely saw my way through the wedge equivalent of the carotid artery

[mrzigazaga]

Please don't talk of "Saw's" and Wedges....I once created a Wedge post box...

[Tasmin200]

mrzigazaga said:

As I understand it the FHC doesn't have an access hole underneath....Try tapping all the relays with the handle of a screwdriver, They can stick.....

Mine has an access hole too.

But remember to pull the battery terminals off if you're sticking you fingers anywhere near the mechanism.

[mrzigazaga]

Tasmin200 said:

mrzigazaga said:

As I understand it the FHC doesn't have an access hole underneath....Try tapping all the relays with the handle of a screwdriver, They can stick.....

Mine has an access hole too.

But remember to pull the battery terminals off if you're sticking you fingers anywhere near the mechanism.

Maybe it was just the 350i FHC then..