'03 C5 headlight troubleshoot
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'03 C5 headlight troubleshoot
Ok, took delivery of my new '03 and the drivers side headlight when turned off after being in the on position goes down but it is if the motor doesn't know its down and keeps running for 5-8 sec. then motor shuts down. Insight to my situation would be helpful. And will both eventually go out? -kid
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St. Jude Donor '03-'04-'05
Ok, took delivery of my new '03 and the drivers side headlight when turned off after being in the on position goes down but it is if the motor doesn't know its down and keeps running for 5-8 sec. then motor shuts down. Insight to my situation would be helpful. And will both eventually go out? -kid
http://www.rodneydickman.com/n113.html
Racer
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Ditto on headlight motor. I ordered the same kit from rodneydickman.com and worked like a charm. I looked at the instructions with the kit and this video helps too.
http://www.streetfire.net/video/corv...air_136150.htm
Oh, one thing I wish I did when I had it all apart was change out the headlight bulbs.
It was a great time to change the bulbs as you have lots of room and they are right there.
http://www.streetfire.net/video/corv...air_136150.htm
Oh, one thing I wish I did when I had it all apart was change out the headlight bulbs.
It was a great time to change the bulbs as you have lots of room and they are right there.
Last edited by swpowell; Jul 10, 2010 at 04:09 PM.
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From: "This is not a psychotic episode, but a cleansing moment of clarity."
Before you replace the motor, make sure the linkage that attaches to the headlamp frame to the motor is securely tightened. If this nut is loose, the symptoms you describe will also occur. And it's an easy fix. Just tighten the nut to the stud. 
Last edited by JMc; Jul 11, 2010 at 07:10 PM.
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Looks like you guys got this covered... I had that issue on my old Firebird. I just did the brass gear and never thought about it ever again... Until the lid for the gear blew off. I ended up just buying a new GM motor assembly and finally got some peace from the situation.
