1997 Pontiac Trans Headlights Won T Seem Lift Placed Headlight Motors On

1997 PONTIAC TRANS AM
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my headlights won't seem to lift up. I placed the headlight motors on a battery to test them and they seem to be having no problem but when i hooked them up there isn't even a sound. I thought that it might be a relay (but was told there isn't one) I then checked fuses and replaced them. Still no luck. the headlights work just wont lift up automaticly but will lift if turned by hand. Any idea
Feb 4, 2013 at 2:24 PM
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Did you check for voltage, anywhere? Check the fuses, also use a voltage tester, make sure the fuse circuit is hot. At the door motor, check for voltage and ground. One wire is voltage, the other is ground. Because it is a reversing motor, voltage and ground circuit switches on the wiring. Could be issue with headlamp door module?
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