Am I getting ripped off?
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Am I getting ripped off?
My headlights - after they close - not when you open them - emit a loud burrrring noise. Dealer says I need a new motor - $450 Can with tax and labor 
Does that sound right or could they replace the gear drive which I believe is plastic only??
All help appreciated
Does that sound right or could they replace the gear drive which I believe is plastic only??
All help appreciated
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You don't need the whole motor - you need to replace a worn out plastic gear with the brass ones that are available. 
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Originally Posted by DoomDRV
My headlights - after they close - not when you open them - emit a loud burrrring noise. Dealer says I need a new motor - $450 Can with tax and labor
Does that sound right or could they replace the gear drive which I believe is plastic only??
All help appreciated
Does that sound right or could they replace the gear drive which I believe is plastic only??
All help appreciated
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
You don't need the whole motor - you need to replace a worn out plastic gear with the brass ones that are available.
Exactly what I would do!
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Originally Posted by blacksedan87
You don't need the whole motor - you need to replace a worn out plastic gear with the brass ones that are available.
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Use the flip it trick, but go ahead an order the replacement gears. Will help to have an assortment of 1/4 drive sockets, extensions and elbow(u-joint) knuckles.
Comes out (with proper tools) in about 5 minutes. 20 minutes or so to clean out the old gear mess and install, reseal the new one.
Can be tricky getting all the bolts and nuts back in (total of 6 - I think)...nice to have a magnet just in case you drop one but it is NOT difficult.
I just did mine about a month ago and was amazed how easy it was.
Comes out (with proper tools) in about 5 minutes. 20 minutes or so to clean out the old gear mess and install, reseal the new one.
Can be tricky getting all the bolts and nuts back in (total of 6 - I think)...nice to have a magnet just in case you drop one but it is NOT difficult.
I just did mine about a month ago and was amazed how easy it was.
