hideaway head light problem

[davidlclassic]

I have a 71 charger se with hideaways, I can pull the switch on and the hideaways will open, after staying on about 15 to 20 min. they start opening and closing until I turn the switch off, this is very bad when you are driving at night and very confusing to other drivers Can anyone help!

[CharlieCharger]

I had that same problem..I changed the headlight switch itself, and it stopped..also I heard the voltage regulator could cause this, not sure though as it seemed to be a problem with the switch itself..check your wiring too..anyone else care to ring in?

[Charger1973]

If you need a quick fix in the meantime, unplug the hideaway motor.  I think you could do it with the lights on (open) and they should stay open.  If not, there is a manual adjustment knob on the motor to open and close them.  I dont have mine hooked up yet, so im not much help with fixing the actual problem... 

[71_deputy]

SOUNDS LIKE THE HEADLIGHT SWITCH AS ABOVE!

[davidlclassic]

Thanks charger1973, I unplugged them at the motor, until I can get a head light switch, and thanks everyone else that helped, you guys are great!

[davidlclassic]

Thanks charliecharger for the fix on the hideaways, got the switch and installed. I don't have a problem anymore

[Charger1973]

That was fast, howd ya find a switch so quick? 

[CharlieCharger]

No problem.Like I said I had the same problem..people thought I was nuts, with my lights going on and off..

[CharlieCharger]

That was fast, howd ya find a switch so quick? 

Oh and yea what he said..

[davidlclassic]

I work down the road from O'reilly's auto parts, they had one in stock, I drove down picked it up, came back to the shop and installed it, Now they work great. Thanks again guys! For everyones info the part number is S407 Borg Warner, cost is $19.95.