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Mar 20, 2020 | 01:21 PM

CameronPiggot

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Headlight motor knocking

When I shut my headlights off, the drivers side headlight makes this REALLY loud knocking noise in closing position, and it doesn’t stop until unplugged. Does anyone know if it’s the gear that’s gone or maybe the bushings. Can someone let me know, cause I’m not sure what’s going on. This only happens when I’m closing the headlight not when opening. Thanks let me know

Mar 20, 2020 | 01:34 PM

Hardway

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Its definitely the bushings. Check out my repair thread below. I just did this a few weeks ago. Set aside an hour or two to do both headlights. Not that hard, just a little finicky and time consuming.

https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...ir-thread.html

Mar 20, 2020 | 01:38 PM

CameronPiggot

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Originally Posted by Hardway

thank you!

Mar 20, 2020 | 04:06 PM

Warren Seale

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This 4 part video is very helpful.

Mar 20, 2020 | 05:25 PM

CameronPiggot

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Originally Posted by Hardway

is it just the bushings or should I replace the gear as well?

Mar 20, 2020 | 05:42 PM

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Originally Posted by CameronPiggot

is it just the bushings or should I replace the gear as well?

Don't replace the gears unless you have to. Inspect them when you open it up.

Mar 20, 2020 | 06:25 PM

Hardway

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As Auggy said, buy the bushings first and have them on hand when you open them up. 95% of these motors just need the bushings. If gears are needed you can cross that bridge when you get there.