c5 popup headlight problem
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c5 popup headlight problem
I just bought my first vette about 3 weeks ago... I really love the car but I have one slight problem with the drivers side popup headlight. The headlight motor opens and closes the lights fine. If I turn my lights off, the drivers side light will close but then opens back up about an inch. Is there an easy adjustment for this? It's a 2001 convertible.
Thanks,
Steve
Thanks,
Steve
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2002
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From: Waldorf MD
There is a special problem with the left headlight, the fix involves adjusting one of the headlight stops. I searched Technical Bulletins and threads and could not find it. Hopefully someone will reply with it.
Former Vendor
Joined: Nov 2005
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From: Spring Texas
St. Jude Donor '08
take off the headlight bezel on the headlight in question and look at the hinge arm. get a friend to operate the headlights and watch the hinge arm to see where it stops up and down. You should see it hitting somthing. Remove the obstruction and your problem should be solved.
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From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Heres the TSB
Its a simple fix with a couple of washers
Subject: Left Headlamp Door Does Not Stay Closed (Shim Headlamp Door Motor/Actuator and Replace Insulators)
Model Year: 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
Condition
Some customers may comment that the left front headlamp door does not remain closed after the headlamps are turned off. Others may comment that the left headlamp door closes when the headlamps are turned off, but then reopens. In either case, the right headlamp door operates properly.
Correction
Important
The following information applies to the left front headlamp door motor/actuator only. It does not apply to and should not be performed on the right front headlamp door motor/actuator.
Install one washer (2) between the left headlamp door motor/actuator (1) and the mounting bracket (3) at each of the three attaching bolt locations. Also replace the insulator (4) on each of the two mounting bracket travel stop tabs (5) as shown. For information on headlamp motor/actuator removal, see the Headlamp Motor/Actuator Replacement procedure in the Lighting sub-section of Body & Accessories in the appropriate Service Manual.
Parts Information
Part Number Description Qty Per Vehicle
11505463 Washer 3
16524060 Insulator 2
Its a simple fix with a couple of washers
Subject: Left Headlamp Door Does Not Stay Closed (Shim Headlamp Door Motor/Actuator and Replace Insulators)
Model Year: 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
Condition
Some customers may comment that the left front headlamp door does not remain closed after the headlamps are turned off. Others may comment that the left headlamp door closes when the headlamps are turned off, but then reopens. In either case, the right headlamp door operates properly.
Correction
Important
The following information applies to the left front headlamp door motor/actuator only. It does not apply to and should not be performed on the right front headlamp door motor/actuator.
Install one washer (2) between the left headlamp door motor/actuator (1) and the mounting bracket (3) at each of the three attaching bolt locations. Also replace the insulator (4) on each of the two mounting bracket travel stop tabs (5) as shown. For information on headlamp motor/actuator removal, see the Headlamp Motor/Actuator Replacement procedure in the Lighting sub-section of Body & Accessories in the appropriate Service Manual.
Parts Information
Part Number Description Qty Per Vehicle
11505463 Washer 3
16524060 Insulator 2
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Joined: Aug 2001
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From: Hurricane Alley
That was the problem with mine. I flipped the stop around and now it works just fine. 
