c4 headlight motors
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5th Gear
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From: Hudson Mass
c4 headlight motors
i recently put my headlights back in my car and when i put the headlights on the headlights just bob up and down but they will not stay up they just face down the motors seem to be working fine but the lights just wont rise.. does anyone know if i need to replace the whole motor or just a gear or a bushing ? any help would be appriciated
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From: Centennial Colorado
Originally Posted by peckham
i recently put my headlights back in my car and when i put the headlights on the headlights just bob up and down but they will not stay up they just face down the motors seem to be working fine but the lights just wont rise.. does anyone know if i need to replace the whole motor or just a gear or a bushing ? any help would be appriciated
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From: OBAMA IS HITLER
the motors rarely ever fail. the plastic gear rarely fails either.
in all likelihood the bushings are now just dust. without the benefit of the 3 plastic bushings "torque fitting" against the motor shaft, the motor will just keep spinning and then shutoff.
in all likelihood the bushings are now just dust. without the benefit of the 3 plastic bushings "torque fitting" against the motor shaft, the motor will just keep spinning and then shutoff.
Pro
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From: Centennial Colorado
Originally Posted by Hot Rod 90
the motors rarely ever fail. the plastic gear rarely fails either.
in all likelihood the bushings are now just dust. without the benefit of the 3 plastic bushings "torque fitting" against the motor shaft, the motor will just keep spinning and then shutoff.
in all likelihood the bushings are now just dust. without the benefit of the 3 plastic bushings "torque fitting" against the motor shaft, the motor will just keep spinning and then shutoff.
Le Mans Master
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From: Orlando FL
This is what you need. They go inside the large motor gear for the rebuild.
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1476
Get 2 kits, you won't have to worry about it again.
http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...dept%5Fid=1476
Get 2 kits, you won't have to worry about it again.
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From: Land of Whiskey Rebels, PA
Look for the thread titled "headlight motor problem" started by Slider. I wrote about my experience replacing the bushings in my '90. $5 a set (headlight). Get 2 sets. When it's done, they work smooth as silk.
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Read the TechTips articles in the C4 section. They'll help you a lot before you start mucking around in there.
This article is good, too...
http://www.corvettefever.com/howto/33098/
This article is good, too...
http://www.corvettefever.com/howto/33098/
