Headlights
 

Ok, stupid question I know, is there a way to manually put the headlights down and where is it? I took my 944 out in the snow last weekend and it was so cold that the headlight motor wouldn't put them down. I've probably burned out the motor now but I just want the lights down. On the plus side the 944 does great donuts on snow.....

RE: Headlights
 

You can loosen the screw on the headlight motor on the battery side of the engine compartment, this will allow you to lower manually. then just tighten the screw back to keep them down.. but dont try to turn them on again!

RE: Headlights
 

Hi 944Dream, I don't know what AHJax is on about, but, to lower or raise the headlamps manually....

...1. Open the hood...

...2. Remove the protective rubber boot from the top of the headlight raising system motor...

...3. Turn the knurled knob to raise or lower the headlight assemblies...

...4. (Note; If undue resistance is encountered, lubricate the retractor linkage.)

And yes, 944's are great fun in the snow and ice!!!!! [sm=gears.gif]

RE: Headlights
 

Actually, I was in the same area you are, just a different approach. :-) If the motor is burned up I don't know if the Knob would work, but then again, I forget to start with the simple :-)

RE: Headlights
 

Thanks guys, I'll give both of them a shot when I get off work. Hopefully I didn't burn the motor out, I can't afford to get a new one right now. I really appreciate your help.

Jake

RE: Headlights
 

Thanks for the help guys, I hooked jumper cables up to the battery and the lights retracted so fortunatly I didn't have to do anything. Of course then I went out on Fri night and the thermostat went out. I'm planning on changing that on Weds.

RE: Headlights
 

Have fun with that thermostat, it can be one of the most frustrating jobs you can do on a 944. It *should be* simple, but that snap ring can be a real bear, especially without the right set of snap ring pliers. A couple of tips for you... first, make sure you get the seals and spacers in the right order, and second, drill a 1/8" hole in the outer ring of the thermostat and align it so that the hole is at the top when you put it back in. The hole will greatly aid in bleeding air out of the coolant. Also, make sure that you properly bleed the air out of the system.

Regards,

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Errr, that sounds like alot of work for a thermostat. I didn't think it'd be anything like that, I've replaced them on nissans and fords before and they were incredibly simple. Anyway I'll let you know how it goes, thanks for the advice.

RE: Headlights
 

Hi 944Dream, sh944 is right about that thermostat! I had a problem with my S2 overheating a couple years back and decided that I would change the thermostat before letting the professionals at it. The job looks quite simple to do, but I broke two sets of snap ring pliers, it took me hours (and much swearing) to do and then it turned out that it wasn't the thermostat but the water pump that was f**ked! [:@] I think it was quite easy to remove the snap ring but a c**t to replace. (Or was it the other way around?):eek:

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Yea, that is a job that when the pump is off the car on a workbench, the ring comes out so easy you don't understand how it could be hard. But in the car.....in the car is another story.