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Old Dec 10, 2017 | 08:49 PM
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when headlights are turned off they go down into position and the rotors keep spinning for at least 10 seconds making a clicking noise
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What year / stock or not.. C3 w/electric headlights?
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Originally Posted by terrydixie
when headlights are turned off they go down into position and the rotors keep spinning for at least 10 seconds making a clicking noise

If you have a C4 you're posting in the wrong forum.
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Originally Posted by terrydixie
when headlights are turned off they go down into position and the rotors keep spinning for at least 10 seconds making a clicking noise
Not sure what the year is either, but it sounds like a C4. If the motor keeps running the gears inside are shot and need to be replaced. I would unplug the motor(s) until you can buy both gears and rebuild it.

If it's a 88-96 I did a video on how to repair the motor, 87 and older is pretty much the same as far as removal and rebuild.

New Video on Headlamp motor removal and repair.. 88-96


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