capri pop up headlamps (or not)

[ozziealf]

Can anyone tell me how to set about diagnosing the cause of the headlamps remaining in the up position when the lights are turned off and the engine off?
Ta

[coyote]

The problem is they are stuffed

Ok seriously is it just one or both

If both probably the circuit that runs the pop up without the lights on (switch in console) if wiring shorts they can stay up

If only one then it is probably the motor drive mechanism (it is a replacement option as lube and cleaning does not seem to work,

Good luck

[ozziealf]

Both lamps stay up when the lights and engine are off. Does the control circuit operate the motors directly or through a relay? Is the line fused?
I probably can fix this if I know where to look, at least I want to be able to assess how bad it is when the guy at the auto electrics place puts on that depressing frown and starts to sob.....

[coyote]

Originally Posted by ozziealf

Both lamps stay up when the lights and engine are off. Does the control circuit operate the motors directly or through a relay? Is the line fused?
I probably can fix this if I know where to look, at least I want to be able to assess how bad it is when the guy at the auto electrics place puts on that depressing frown and starts to sob.....

Sounds like the control circuit from the console, I would first take the switch out and see if it changes anything.
after that it is a matter of pulling the seats, carpet out looking for a short, i would think.