C5 headlight motor question :
Lifetime Member
Joined: Dec 2002
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From: New Jersey
St. Jude Donor '05, '12-'13, '15-'16, '21
It may be the headlight gears, which is a common problem. The stock gears are plastic and many Forum Members have encountered problems when the plastic gears essentially grind down. The good news is, if it is the gears, there is a ton of information about replacing with brass. Do an Advanced Search for "Headlight Gears" and you'll get everything you need.
Also, and again if it's the gears, Corvette Mods, a Forum vendor has the gears on sale - free shipping.
Also, and again if it's the gears, Corvette Mods, a Forum vendor has the gears on sale - free shipping.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 2,453
Likes: 346
From: SC
It may be the headlight gears, which is a common problem. The stock gears are plastic and many Forum Members have encountered problems when the plastic gears essentially grind down. The good news is, if it is the gears, there is a ton of information about replacing with brass. Do an Advanced Search for "Headlight Gears" and you'll get everything you need.
Also, and again if it's the gears, Corvette Mods, a Forum vendor has the gears on sale - free shipping.
Also, and again if it's the gears, Corvette Mods, a Forum vendor has the gears on sale - free shipping.
Le Mans Master
Joined: Feb 2002
Posts: 6,937
Likes: 21
From: Waldorf MD
Thanks guys.
The knowledge base on this site is incredible.
Ordered the upgrade from plastic to bronze gear from www.corvettemods.com
The savings for a set was enough to go for it instead of just buying the one. I figure if one is done, the other won't be far behind.
The knowledge base on this site is incredible.
Ordered the upgrade from plastic to bronze gear from www.corvettemods.com
The savings for a set was enough to go for it instead of just buying the one. I figure if one is done, the other won't be far behind.
Racer
Joined: Jan 2009
Posts: 424
Likes: 0
From: Stockbridge Ga
it's the gears. I got my replacement gears from Rodney Dickman
http://rodneydickman.com/catalog/pro...products_id=92
Here is a good video:
http://www.streetfire.net/video/corv...air_136150.htm
http://rodneydickman.com/catalog/pro...products_id=92
Here is a good video:
http://www.streetfire.net/video/corv...air_136150.htm
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