Headlight retractor came up on its own while driving. Lamps function OK. When turning off the headlights retractor stays in upright position. Fuse checked, OK also tried new fuse in case, no response. Any ideas?
Common problem with any brand of car with power headlights. Probably the motor. You could inspect the unit to verify that it moves freely. Check on the Miata forum.
I have similar problem and have run the bench test you suggest on the retractor motors;they are good, also counsel button in dash,combination switch,fuses and ancillary relays all good/down to wires.I suspect the red green to be open, this relay control wire needs ringing out. Any suggestions about procedure.Thanks Dave Sandlin.
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SOURCE: Possible electrical problems.
I would suggest that you check to see if the battery is connected properly---correct polarity!
If connected wrong, main fuse will blow. Lights come on because power is routed through the frame (ground) briefly.
Hope this helps.
SOURCE: 1995 mazda miata flip up headlights one collapsed
There is a bar that runs off a small motor to the side of the headlight bucket. It is about 4" to 6" in lenght and should have two white plastic caps; one clips on the electric motor of the actuator, the other on the side of the headlight bucket. I think Moss Motors sells these for about $10 a piece. Buy 2 and replace them in pairs. If one has failed, the other may not be far behind.
SOURCE: How do you adjust the headlights on a 2002 Mazda Miata?
The adjustment screws/nuts should be located either on the top of the headlamp assembly,
behind the headlamp assembly, or near the frame rail by the radiator
support.
You will have vertical adjustment screws for each independent beam
(separate highs and separate lows, but will be same screw if highs and
lows are the same bulb). You may also have additional horizontal
adjustment screws as well
Park
your car on a level ground 30 feet from a wall and measure the height
from the ground to the bulb and mark on a wall (do this for highs beams
and low beams if the bulbs are separate, if highs and lows are the same
bulb, only do it for the lows)
For Low Beams: If the headlights read VOR, then
aim the brightest part or cutoff part just below the mark on the wall.
If it says VOL or nothing, aim them 2 inches below the mark on the wall.
For High Beams (if separate from low beams): Aim the headlight directly at the line you marked on the wall.
SOURCE: what fuse is needed for a mazda miata headlights?
it is a large pink 30a fuse located under the hood in the upper left hand corner. take it out and to an auto store to make sure you get the right one... it says head... not headlight.
Good luck.
SOURCE: Both low beam headlights are
Check the relay headlight low beam and the fuse, and the gound wire!
The other possible malfunction would be the LiGHT SWiTCH.
Check on that first and tell me.... if u haven't got the know how, i'll guide u to fix it or u might go to ur nearest mechanic to assess the problem.
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