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Sep 24, 2015 | 11:47 AM

soldierboy609

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Headlight Not working

Im having a problem with my passenger headlight not opening correctly.
I had it checked and was told I definitely need the actuator and bushings but the shop I took it to is having problems finding the parts.

Does anyone know where I can get the parts I need?

Sep 24, 2015 | 12:01 PM

antfarmer2

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what year you can get the pucks and the the gear off ebay cheap most times just the pucks are needed look on youtube for the video about $6 and a hour or two

Sep 24, 2015 | 01:30 PM

John A. Marker

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Not a difficult job; I got mine at Corvette Central $24.95 for bushings and gear:

http://www.parts123.com/corvettecent...50f&ukey=17316

Youtube instructions to fix:

Sep 24, 2015 | 02:14 PM

Hot Rod Roy

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The bushings/pellets are in the HELP section at your favorite auto parts store: p/n 74410

Sep 24, 2015 | 07:19 PM

soldierboy609

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Thanks for all the input, so if I understand correctly I don't need to replace the actuator I just need to replace the gear inside it.

Sep 24, 2015 | 08:50 PM

antfarmer2

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Thanks for all the input, so if I understand correctly I don't need to replace the actuator I just need to replace the gear inside it.

most of the time it is just the pucks.

Sep 25, 2015 | 12:19 AM

Cliff Harris

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most of the time it is just the pucks.

Watch the video to see what the problem looks like. It's a very common problem with a simple fix.

Oct 11, 2015 | 05:11 PM

soldierboy609

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Thanks everyone, I ordered the gear and bushing and followed the video and had no issues, everything is working again

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Oct 11, 2015 | 07:48 PM

antfarmer2

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Thanks everyone, I ordered the gear and bushing and followed the video and had no issues, everything is working again

what did it need just the pucks or the gear too?

Oct 12, 2015 | 09:38 AM

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soldierboy609

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what did it need just the pucks or the gear too?

It needed both, they were totally destroyed. Gear was stripped and the bushings were completely gone.

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