Reply to "help with headlights will not go up"

Woodydog,

My bottom (spare) rocker switch was a single position, whereas the headlight switch is a two position, 1. side lights 2. headlights.

In the first position do you have side lights coming on? If not it maybe the rocker switch. The left and right headlights are on different fuses, hence if none are coming on we can eliminate a fuse isssue.

The headlights light up independent of the motor to raise them, so yes they should be on prior to raising, similarly they will go out before lowering.

If you have had the system apart I assume you are aware there is a hand wheel to manually lower and lift the headlight buckets? (albeit extremely tedious work). By moving them enough to actuate the micro switch you may be able to then determine if something is wrong there. Do you have a multimeter to test for power to the relay? Also by powering the relay on and off you should hear a clicking as the circuit is switched. My original metal housed relay had accumulated condensation and rusted inside.

Good luck
Julian