Headlight Motor
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6th Gear
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Headlight Motor
My left headlight motor has failed on my '98 C5 coupe. Am I in for a $500 dollar repair (part and labor) or is this something I might be able to fix myself? Anyone had any luck finding a used part? The headlight is still working, which is good. I have put a lot of repairs into this car this year and $500 more just feels like a slap in the face.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
-Matt
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
-Matt
Race Director
Joined: May 2005
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From: West Norriton PA
St. Jude Donor '08
My left headlight motor has failed on my '98 C5 coupe. Am I in for a $500 dollar repair (part and labor) or is this something I might be able to fix myself? Anyone had any luck finding a used part? The headlight is still working, which is good. I have put a lot of repairs into this car this year and $500 more just feels like a slap in the face.
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
-Matt
Any help is appreciated. Thanks.
-Matt
Pick up a used motor and put it in.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Sep 2004
Posts: 3,024
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From: DFW Texas
The actual motors themselves rarely fail. If nothing else, they are built pretty tough.
Good chance you've stripped the plastic gears of I've seen a few where the worm gear on the motor somehow got out of whack and cracked the gear housing down at the bottom of the motor.
Of course the dealer is going to tell you the 'worst' as they don't sell just a replacement gear...
I won't say this fix is a 1 out of 10 in simplicity, but it really isn't bad at all to DIY this fix yourself.
Good Luck ------->
Good chance you've stripped the plastic gears of I've seen a few where the worm gear on the motor somehow got out of whack and cracked the gear housing down at the bottom of the motor.
Of course the dealer is going to tell you the 'worst' as they don't sell just a replacement gear...
I won't say this fix is a 1 out of 10 in simplicity, but it really isn't bad at all to DIY this fix yourself.
Good Luck ------->
