excel light pod problem

ginaleigh · Post by **ginaleigh** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 19:53

on my 1986 auto excel the nearside light pod has stopped working,it was then fixed at the garage and worked for about a week then it stopped i phoned the garage who told me that i have to get a motor for it???
could this be it or if anyone has any other ideas b4 i go and track down this lightpod motor i would be very grateful for any feedback.
thank you
gina

dpr59 · Post by **dpr59** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 20:16

http://homepage.ntlworld.com/dpryder/Lo ... %2007b.pdf

This is the wiring diagram from the '89 manual. I don't think there were as many relays in earlier models.

If you have an avo check there's power to the motors, are the fuses OK that kind of thing.

When I first got mine one of the pods was a bit lazy. Almost a mexican wave when I put the lights on. Once cleared I make sure I run the pods up each time I pull into the garage. Regular use seems to have cured mine.

Hope it's as simple for you

MikeC · Post by **MikeC** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 21:40

On my 1983 Excel the pods have always lifted at slightly different rates. This means that with careful timing it's possible to give a one-eyed wink to the car in front if it has kids in the back looking. They love it!

Mike

CJA · Post by **CJA** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 22:32

I had a similar problem with my 85 excel. I took the motor apart and found that one of the large magnets that are glued to th outside casing had become unstuck. I stuck it back on with evo stick impact adheasive,i lightly warmed the componets in the oven after applying the glue. I also sprayed the windihgs e.t.c. with wd40 and they have seemed to work since.

Doc Si · Post by **Doc Si** » Wed Feb 08, 2006 23:52

Mine was simply a dodgy connecter, disconnected it, cleaned off the gunk, reconnected all fixed.