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Dec 22, 2009 | 02:11 PM

jax9200

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C4 Headlights

I know many of you have experienced problems with headlights that won't come up. I took my '88 into a body shop after Thanksgiving for a little body work on the front end. At the time, the left headlight didn't work so good...after a motor rebuild...but the right one worked perfectly. Now it's just the opposite. The body shop says they didn't touch the headlights. I don't seem to have any power to the right side...the motor doesn't try to run or anything although the light does come on. Any ideas?

Dec 22, 2009 | 02:23 PM

shakedown067

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Sounds like it's time for new bushings. http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...1&dept_id=1158

I got the brass gears and still have issues from time to time. But if I didn't get the brass gear I'm pretty sure the bushings would be done already. I'm so ready for non-pop up headlights....just need to win the lotto.

Dec 22, 2009 | 02:38 PM

Sweet 90

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Originally Posted by shakedown067

I'm so ready for non-pop up headlights....just need to win the lotto.

Yes, I believe it's the RPO C6

Jim

Dec 22, 2009 | 03:01 PM

jax9200

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The other motor, in which I already replaced the bushings, at least whirred a little. This one doesn't appear to have electrical power to it.

Dec 22, 2009 | 03:24 PM

RetiredSFC 97

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St. Jude Donor '09-'10, '14

Just get the bushings and suck it up and forget it. You'll be happier. Also you may want try a lighter bulb. I have heard that prolongs the life of the motor.