light sensor and light operation
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light sensor and light operation
Hey guys what's good,
I have a problem with my twighlight sentinel sensor, brought the car to a dealer in ny to fix column lock motor, when I got the car back the lights went on during the day, I tried to fix it from the dic panel but no go. Found to realize a couple of hours later the sensor on the dash was gone, bought a new one great but I still have no control of my lights via the stauck. They go on when its dark and the only way to shut them is by shutting down the car. Also just replaced the headlight motor on the driver side now the other night I went to shut the car down and the driver side light stood up and the passengerside was on but the bucket remained closed....after banging my head please help lost all patience..
P S the car has hids fogs and reg lights the ballasts are not secure so iam thinkin they are shorting out everything. Thanks again
Robert
I have a problem with my twighlight sentinel sensor, brought the car to a dealer in ny to fix column lock motor, when I got the car back the lights went on during the day, I tried to fix it from the dic panel but no go. Found to realize a couple of hours later the sensor on the dash was gone, bought a new one great but I still have no control of my lights via the stauck. They go on when its dark and the only way to shut them is by shutting down the car. Also just replaced the headlight motor on the driver side now the other night I went to shut the car down and the driver side light stood up and the passengerside was on but the bucket remained closed....after banging my head please help lost all patience..
P S the car has hids fogs and reg lights the ballasts are not secure so iam thinkin they are shorting out everything. Thanks again
Robert
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Phew, sounds like you might have a few things going on
Just confirm that you went into the DIC and turned twilight sentinel off? You've also fitted a new TS sensor into the dash?
First thing to fix is the assymetric headlight. If you just replaced the headlight motor it could be that you didn't fit the insulators properly. Check out the TSB below and make sure they are in place.
The stalk switches are notoriously unreliable so it may be that you need to change it eventually. There are a few things to try first. If you PM me with your e mail I can send you the headlight troubleshooting procedure.
Number: 00-08-42-002
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
Just confirm that you went into the DIC and turned twilight sentinel off? You've also fitted a new TS sensor into the dash?
First thing to fix is the assymetric headlight. If you just replaced the headlight motor it could be that you didn't fit the insulators properly. Check out the TSB below and make sure they are in place.
The stalk switches are notoriously unreliable so it may be that you need to change it eventually. There are a few things to try first. If you PM me with your e mail I can send you the headlight troubleshooting procedure.
Number: 00-08-42-002
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
Last edited by DeeGee; Jul 10, 2011 at 03:04 AM.
