Headlight motor Question
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Instructor
Joined: Apr 2001
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From: Surprise AZ
Headlight motor Question
Other than not working at all, what are the signs of a headlight motor on the way out? My passenger’s side motor continues to run for a few seconds after light has completely rotated to fully open or fully closed. Also the motor runs whenever I turn On or Off the parking lights, but the housing never actually moves?
Melting Slicks
Joined: Apr 2002
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From: Minnesota in the summer, Las Vegas in the winter
Re: Headlight motor Question (RM 4 TWO)
I had this problem last year. I changed out the plastic bushings in each motor and cleaned each one thoroughly. For $10 worth of bushings and a couple of hours (I work slowly), my headlights now work fine. I think there is a tech tip on this subject....If you need more advice just let me know.
Good Luck! :thumbs:
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Pro
Joined: Nov 2002
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From: Southington CT
Re: Headlight motor Question (RM 4 TWO)
i had the same problem and the bushing kit fixed me right up. unfortunately the previous owner was holding part of the mechanism in with wire so i had to get some used parts to make it perfect. i think about 2 hours the first time is about what it took me. that does include scratching my head a few times to figure what i was doing. there is a good tech write up on the lights. good luck
