Drivers headlight stuck in up position....

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Dec 24, 2007 | 06:30 PM

Halfway

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Drivers headlight stuck in up position....

What title says. First, it wouldn't go up, only the pass. side. Now the drivers side is stuck in the up position.

Tried the 'brights' trick...its something mechanical, as I hear a motor turning after I turn the lights off and walk away from the car.

Very frustrating. Anyone know how to get it down for the time being until I get the brass gear, which I believe is the problem??????

Dec 24, 2007 | 06:32 PM

WWK888

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Use the manual crank located right next to the light.

Dec 24, 2007 | 06:32 PM

rpm462

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Have u tried the manual up and down **** on the back of the light fixture?

Dec 24, 2007 | 06:33 PM

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Your gears are gone my brother.
You have to replace the gears and I would suggest the Brass gears as the replacement.

Good luck with the repair

John

Dec 24, 2007 | 06:33 PM

Halfway

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Originally Posted by WWK888

Use the manual crank located right next to the light.

if thats the plastic thing that spins when I turn off the lights...I tried that....if not, where exactly is this crank?

Thanks...

Dec 24, 2007 | 06:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Halfway

if thats the plastic thing that spins when I turn off the lights...I tried that....if not, where exactly is this crank?

Thanks...

The plastic piece comes off. That's just a cover. The actual **** is under the plastic piece.

You may have to turn for a few before you notice anything happening. If you go the wrong way, it will only turn so far.

Here's my step by step guide to fixing the problem: http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1823603

Last edited by Junkman2008; Dec 24, 2007 at 06:58 PM.

Dec 24, 2007 | 07:01 PM

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here are a couple of links to past posts on how to replace the gears.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...headlight+gear

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1767764

Dec 24, 2007 | 07:05 PM

Junkman2008

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here are a couple of links to past posts on how to replace the gears.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...headlight+gear

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1767764

That first link covers the 97-99 models. The second link covers the 2000-2004 models. They are slightly different.

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Dec 24, 2007 | 09:01 PM

Halfway

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Merry Christmas!!

You guys are the best!

Dec 24, 2007 | 09:54 PM

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Merry Christmas!!

You guys are the best!

Don't let the word out.

Dec 24, 2007 | 10:05 PM

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Junkman I was just browsing over this post,and I gotta say man you are very helpful. You helped me with info on the window valet, and you have posted pics here of how to get this headlight back down. You man are what's good about the Corvette Forum. Thanks Brother!

Dec 24, 2007 | 10:56 PM

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Hey John, thanks for the kudos. I have to be honest, everything I know about my ride has been because of someone here. The help that guys here have provided to me (the same me who can barely remember which way to turn a wrench) is invaluable. They have saved me money, headaches, and most of all they have kept my ride out of people's hands who could care less about my ride (the "stealership to name one in particular). I jump at the opportunity to help out a fellow Vette owner because so many people here have jumped at the opportunity to help me. Hell, I'd help fix a guys ride for free if he bought it by the garage just so I can continue to learn about the car I love.

You'll see that this spirit rides high here at the Corvette Forum and I hope the bug catches on with every member regardless of his or her skill level. That's what made me join and is why I spend a terrible amount time here! Knowledge is power!

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