headlights (revisited)
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headlights (revisited)
I know I've posted this before, but maybe not this question. So the headlight motor on the driver side isn't working properly and I probably need new gears (for both sides) but I can't justify the money right meow.
so my question is, if I can spin the **** on top of the motor and get the headlight to open, why is it when the switch is pulled and the **** spinds nothing happens? what's difference between me spinning and the "motor" spinning it?
could it be that the motor is spinning it the wrong direction and so when the switch is pushed back in it just "unspins" itself? It would seem that that would be possible only if the headlight sees a "close" voltage when the switch is pulled. Maybe I'll break out the multimeter later if it's at all possible
so my question is, if I can spin the **** on top of the motor and get the headlight to open, why is it when the switch is pulled and the **** spinds nothing happens? what's difference between me spinning and the "motor" spinning it?
could it be that the motor is spinning it the wrong direction and so when the switch is pushed back in it just "unspins" itself? It would seem that that would be possible only if the headlight sees a "close" voltage when the switch is pulled. Maybe I'll break out the multimeter later if it's at all possible
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From: sw Ohio
I have the same problem right now, and I just replaced the gears. Yes you can use the **** to rotate it up. There are 2 plugs on the assembly, you'll need to disconnect the one to the motor. The other one is the light itself.
Sounds like you need to buy some bronze gears. I agree with you, they're rediculously expensive and I cant find them anywhere for less than $100.
Sounds like you need to buy some bronze gears. I agree with you, they're rediculously expensive and I cant find them anywhere for less than $100.
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From: Dumas Arkansas
Could it be the bushings? I just got mine in today and plan on installing them today hopefully.
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1476
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1476
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From: sw Ohio
It depends on your year. '84-'87 vettes have 2 gears in the motor. '88 and up use 1 gear and delrin bushings. In either case, if your motor is on but the lights arent working right, its most likely a gear or the bushings, depending on the year.
Drifting
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From: Mississauga Ont
Originally Posted by PsychoNumber1
I know I've posted this before, but maybe not this question. So the headlight motor on the driver side isn't working properly and I probably need new gears (for both sides) but I can't justify the money right meow.
so my question is, if I can spin the **** on top of the motor and get the headlight to open, why is it when the switch is pulled and the **** spinds nothing happens? what's difference between me spinning and the "motor" spinning it?
could it be that the motor is spinning it the wrong direction and so when the switch is pushed back in it just "unspins" itself? It would seem that that would be possible only if the headlight sees a "close" voltage when the switch is pulled. Maybe I'll break out the multimeter later if it's at all possible
so my question is, if I can spin the **** on top of the motor and get the headlight to open, why is it when the switch is pulled and the **** spinds nothing happens? what's difference between me spinning and the "motor" spinning it?
could it be that the motor is spinning it the wrong direction and so when the switch is pushed back in it just "unspins" itself? It would seem that that would be possible only if the headlight sees a "close" voltage when the switch is pulled. Maybe I'll break out the multimeter later if it's at all possible
You should probably take out the motors and peek inside before you order the gears
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From: Behind The Redwood Curtain, The State of Jefferson
Originally Posted by vetteracer92
If it is the bushings, go to a hardware store and pick up bushings that measure 27/64X29/64(need 3 per side). Alot cheaper, and you don't have to wait for shipping.
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BilyK - that's what I don't get is that when I spin them by hand it works all fine and dandy, but when the motor spins they don't move at all (maybe a half a cm or so from time to time). When I get more free time, I'll probably pull the motors and take a look.
