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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 07:38 PM
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Got a question does any one know how much it is to replace the hydrogics on the headlights. They don't flip all the way over and need to be replaced so we can drive at night.

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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 07:51 PM
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Got a question does any one know how much it is to replace the hydrogics on the headlights. They don't flip all the way over and need to be replaced so we can drive at night.

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You need to replace the bushings in the gear drive of the headlamp motor,. There is a sticky here with all the help you will need

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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 08:49 PM
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There are no hydraulics operating the headlight motors, they are electric and operate off the headlight switch and a series of relays. Mike is right chech for the sticky top of C4 Tech/Performance section. You will need to remove the headlight assembly to check the bushings that is the most common cause of your troubles. Good Luck
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 11:23 PM
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Thanks so much how do i get there though
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Old Aug 20, 2009 | 11:41 PM
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Actully i found it. Thanks alot. Any idea on were the price range of the bushings are? couldn't find that part

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Bushings are about 5-10 bucks. You can get them from any of the parts vendors.
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Might wanna put in a bronze gear. The PO did in my 89. I say, the C4 pop headlights are the coolest I've ever seen. I remember seeing it when I was little. I almost thought it was transforming. haha.
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