Headlight problem
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Montreal quebec
Headlight problem
I'm sure this was discussed before, but I can't find what I'm looking for.
One of my headlamp is stuck open. Now, they were working perfectly, they were perfectly synchronised. Motor seemed strong and all of a sudden, stopped working without warning. Before changing the motor, what can be other problems and how can I check this? I'm a very average mechanic.
One of my headlamp is stuck open. Now, they were working perfectly, they were perfectly synchronised. Motor seemed strong and all of a sudden, stopped working without warning. Before changing the motor, what can be other problems and how can I check this? I'm a very average mechanic.
Racer
Joined: Sep 2006
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From: Maricopa AZ
can you manually close that headlight by turning the ****? What year is your C4. I just changed my rollers, both sides were shot. This seems to be the cause of 90% of the problems. Could be a problem with the motor too, but I am guessing on that.
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From: Summerland B.C. Canada
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Racer
Joined: Jul 2005
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From: Montreal quebec
okay, now, I rolled the broken one back manually (It's the driver side). When I turn the lights on, it goes back up perfectly. But then, it will only come back down manually. So the motor must be okay... any idea?
THe other one is perfect.
THe other one is perfect.
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repaired yesterday
I'm sure this was discussed before, but I can't find what I'm looking for.
One of my headlamp is stuck open. Now, they were working perfectly, they were perfectly synchronised. Motor seemed strong and all of a sudden, stopped working without warning. Before changing the motor, what can be other problems and how can I check this? I'm a very average mechanic.
One of my headlamp is stuck open. Now, they were working perfectly, they were perfectly synchronised. Motor seemed strong and all of a sudden, stopped working without warning. Before changing the motor, what can be other problems and how can I check this? I'm a very average mechanic.
Instructor
Joined: Sep 2007
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From: Morristown TN
I purchased my vette about a month ago. I had mine apart yesterday to check the bushings. They are brand new. Next, I took the cover off the motor, cleaned everything with some contact cleaner then tried again. The motor doesn't turn at all. I put on a used control module I purchased and still no luck. I hooked the light to the passenger side and still no luck. The passenger side works.
I guess the motor is just shot??? If so, I guess the best bet is to get one from Ecklers?? Also, I can turn it up and down manually. Mine is an 88 vette L98.
Thanks for any input.
I guess the motor is just shot??? If so, I guess the best bet is to get one from Ecklers?? Also, I can turn it up and down manually. Mine is an 88 vette L98.
Thanks for any input.