88 headlight problem
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Racer
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From: Kokomo Indiana
88 headlight problem
Hello all, a question here about the headlights on my 88. my right side headlight has resently started sticking about half way through the up and down cycle. It will finally finish the cycle. The left side works fine. Anything I should look for or any suggestions? Thanks < JOHN
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From: Gulfcoast Salvage Englewood, Fla
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88 is the first year for the plastic bushing failure motors..It sounds like you have the symtoms of it...It's a cheap deal if you fix it yourself and you can get the parts dirt cheap at Home Depot but I'm not sure what they call them there...Someone will chime in with that info.Otherwise you can pay a lot more for them with Ecklers(still not a big deal)
Burning Brakes
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Try this
It lacks pictures but all the info is there. Don't be afraid of this job it's pretty easy
http://domesticmisfits.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=128
It lacks pictures but all the info is there. Don't be afraid of this job it's pretty easy
http://domesticmisfits.net/forums/viewtopic.php?t=128
Pro
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From: BEMIDJI MN
Originally Posted by John88RedVette
Hello all, a question here about the headlights on my 88. my right side headlight has resently started sticking about half way through the up and down cycle. It will finally finish the cycle. The left side works fine. Anything I should look for or any suggestions? Thanks < JOHN
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Originally Posted by John88RedVette
Oh one more thing I have noticed is that I can still hear the electric motor running for a few seconds even after the headlight is completely up or down....
Florida turtle advocate
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From: Gulfcoast Salvage Englewood, Fla
St. Jude Donor '05-'06
Originally Posted by John88RedVette
Oh one more thing I have noticed is that I can still hear the electric motor running for a few seconds even after the headlight is completely up or down....
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Click this link. It'll help you with the install instructions
http://www.corvettefever.com/howto/33098/
The replacement bushing are also available at your local parts store that sells "HELP" / "MOTORMITE" brand items.
They are the same for ford truck window regulators. About $6.00-$8.00 per side at the parts stores.
motormite parts # 74410
http://www.corvettefever.com/howto/33098/
The replacement bushing are also available at your local parts store that sells "HELP" / "MOTORMITE" brand items.
They are the same for ford truck window regulators. About $6.00-$8.00 per side at the parts stores.
motormite parts # 74410
