left headlight will not close on my 1988 subaru

1988 SUBARU GL
100,000 MILES • 6 CYL • FWD • AUTOMATIC
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DRCCBJR
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What causes my left headlight not close on my 1988 Subaru?
Dec 5, 2010 at 7:42 PM
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KHLOW2008
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A faulty in the motor circuit would cause that.
Dec 7, 2010 at 8:36 AM
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DRCCBJR
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How would you repair this?
Dec 8, 2010 at 8:15 PM
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KHLOW2008
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This is a non serviceable part and most likely the motor has to be replaced.

If you are adventurous, you can disassemble the motor to check/test the circuits.



Dec 9, 2010 at 4:32 AM
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DRCCBJR
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Thank you.
Dec 9, 2010 at 5:26 AM
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