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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 10:18 PM
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I have a 1989. I turned the lights on the other day....no problem, popped right up. When I shut them off the driver side light went down and stayed down. The passenger light, however, only when half way down. I kind of pushed on the light and found it was very loose and could be put down into place But would not stay there. I popped the hood and saw that when the light was in the down position, it appears that there is a small bar that should turn inwards to lock it in position.

Is this a motor problem or something else? Thanks for the help everyone.
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 10:19 PM
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You need headlight bushings.

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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 10:25 PM
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What Mike said. Possibly gears too. Rebuilding a headlight motor may sound intimidating, but it isn't difficult. Buy the kit and rebuild the motor, all will be well.
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Old Jul 16, 2010 | 11:04 PM
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95% sure its bushings
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