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Old Sep 3, 2006 | 08:58 PM
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My left headlight door will not open all the way. I need to get s state inspection Is there any way to lock the headlights open. On my old c3 there was a **** under the dash that would lock both lights open.

Oh it is a 90.

Thanks for any ideas.
One eye in Texas

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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 11:35 AM
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I'm not positive it's the same as my 86, but under the hood look on the bottom of the headlight motor and mine has a **** with a spring clip that holds it in place, pop the spring clip turn the **** and you should be able to manually open the door, oh I think you'll need to disconnect motor wires (gray connector) after you get it open pop the spring clip back over **** and you should be good to go.
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Old Sep 4, 2006 | 11:43 AM
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on the 90 the **** to maually open the headlight is on the top of the motor. bring a snack because they take awhile to open.
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 11:33 AM
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Check your owner's manual. The instructions are in there, too...
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Old Sep 5, 2006 | 11:47 AM
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Does the motor keep running on the side that doesnt go up all the way? You may have stripped gears. They're expensive (for what they are) and a pain to replace, but its something you can DIY.
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