Problems with hideaway headlights
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Problems with hideaway headlights
Recently my C-5 has developed a hideaway headlight problem.
When the headlights close the electric motor the closes them can be still heard running for at least 3 seconds after the lights are fully closed.
You can also hear what sounds like the plastic gears grinding as well.
It is very loud. Anybody else had this problem?
Todd
When the headlights close the electric motor the closes them can be still heard running for at least 3 seconds after the lights are fully closed.
You can also hear what sounds like the plastic gears grinding as well.
It is very loud. Anybody else had this problem?
Todd
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Common problem your plastic gears need to be replaced.
Here is a DYI on how to fix it.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...placement.html
and where to get the parts: http://rodneydickman.com/corvette.html
Here is a DYI on how to fix it.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-g...placement.html
and where to get the parts: http://rodneydickman.com/corvette.html
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Replace the plastic gears with the brass ones and you should be good to go.
