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Old Aug 4, 2016 | 12:05 PM
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One of our headlights does not completely open up. Anyone have advice on what our problem might be and/or how to check what it is.
This is our first Corvette and we have lots to learn.
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Old Aug 4, 2016 | 12:14 PM
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The nylon "pellets" in the motor have crumbled to dust. The other side will soon follow. Very common. Check previous post both here and in technical, and you will find out all you ever want to about rebuilding headlamp motors for the 88-96 Corvette.
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Old Aug 4, 2016 | 04:36 PM
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Check page 5 of my thread. It has close up of the pellets that need replacement. Also has a YouTube video on how to replace.

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