Headlights drop down while driving
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4th Gear
Joined: Aug 2009
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From: Livonia Michigan
Headlights drop down while driving
I have a 1988 Corvette convertible which I normally drive only during the days. But, the other day I was driving at dusk, so I turned the lights on and they started to stick while popping up, but on the second attempt they went up, but after a short while, one started back down. I couldn't get them both to stay up for more than a 10-15 seconds. The last time I drove it at night (about 2 years ago), they worked fine.
Is this something I need to take to dealership to fix or is there a simple adjustment that I can make to correct?
Is this something I need to take to dealership to fix or is there a simple adjustment that I can make to correct?
Racer
Joined: Oct 2006
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From: Concord, California
Bushings/Gears
Bushings/gears in the motor are worn out and aren't allowing the healights to rotate. The gears are probably stripped or the bushings are broken. Cheap fix at a place that knows what they are doing.
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4th Gear
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From: Livonia Michigan
I found the tech section and the appropriate "Sticky". Thanks a lot. But the pictures don't display on the messages. How do I see the pictures? Is that a set up option when I log into the forum.
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Perhaps this link will *ahem* bring things into focus...
http://www.corvettefever.com/howto/33098/index.html
http://www.corvettefever.com/howto/33098/index.html
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