🚗 Classic Fault — Toyota (1984–1989)
MR2 Mk1 pop-up headlight motor failure
💰 Estimated Repair Cost
$20 – $120 GBP
Parts and labour estimate
🔧 Tools Required
Screwdrivers, motor lubricant
📋 Overview
The electric pop-up headlight motors seize from water ingress and corrosion, leaving headlights stuck open or closed.
🩺 Symptoms
- One or both headlights do not retract
- motor makes grinding noise
- headlight partially open
🔍 Possible Causes
- Seized headlight motor
- corroded motor brushes
- broken motor drive gear
🛠️ Diagnosis Steps
Manually open headlight cover and test motor in isolation. Disassemble motor — clean brushes and grease gears
✅ Most Confirmed Fix
Motor refurbish or replacement
78% of users confirm this fix worked (18 reports)
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