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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 06:29 PM
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does any one out there know what the deal is when the headlights on 00 c5 turn on and pop up but when u turn headlights off lights go off but lights do not go back down any thoughts of what it may be thanks yall
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 06:59 PM
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does any one out there know what the deal is when the headlights on 00 c5 turn on and pop up but when u turn headlights off lights go off but lights do not go back down any thoughts of what it may be thanks yall
Couple of questions.

1. Do you have HID lights?
2. Can you hear the light motors running when you turn off the lights?
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 09:38 PM
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Couple of questions.

1. Do you have HID lights?
2. Can you hear the light motors running when you turn off the lights?
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no there factory units
nope the gears in the motors are fine no grinding lights just turn off but headlights dont go back down . any other ideas ?
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Old Nov 26, 2012 | 09:43 PM
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no there factory units
nope the gears in the motors are fine no grinding lights just turn off but headlights dont go back down . any other ideas ?
Got me on this one, Maybe the control stick on the column?
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Got me on this one, Maybe the control stick on the column?
tried that and module thats cool man thanks for ur input
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Here is some info that was posted here on the forum - something in these files might help.
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