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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 03:58 PM
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Have new to me 92 coupe.(my 1st vette)
Had grinding noise in headlights when purchased, so had gears replaced both headlights and both motors rebuilt.
Worked fine for 2 months but passenger side is now erratic, sometimes only opening half way, and not always closing. No noise or grinding.
If I let car sit, restart and turn on/off lights it will sometimes close.

Would appreciate any ideas or advice!
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Old Aug 24, 2011 | 06:09 PM
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How well does it work with the hood open?
Mine was hitting the coolent recovery bottle..Aluminum pipe.

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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 11:54 AM
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Thanks for idea....but not the answer.
Headlight now stays stuck open, so probably will have to rebuild/replace motor.

Any affordable sources for rebuilts or new?
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 02:21 PM
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It could also be the control module or even binding or a bad bushing. What happens when you manually raise or lower it?
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Old Aug 26, 2011 | 03:56 PM
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Won't budge manually!

Will have bushings rechecked (2 mos old) and motor checked.

Thanks
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