head light makes grinding noise when closing
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Heel & Toe
Joined: Mar 2005
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From: DeFuniak Springs FL
head light makes grinding noise when closing
Last night, my 03 vette's right headlight made a gringing noise when I turned off my headlights. It has never made this sound before. What could be causing this and what is the best,long term fix.
As always, thank you guys for your help.
Thanks,
Dan
As always, thank you guys for your help.
Thanks,
Dan
Drifting
Joined: Dec 2011
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From: San Gabriel Valley California
St. Jude Donor '14-'15
Got the new brass gears (do both sides) installed, and no further problems.
There are threads you can find with google search, all about this.
Don
Melting Slicks
Joined: Oct 2007
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From: Holland Landing Ontario
Search the forum for a vendor. The gear in the system is nylon and notorious for wearing out. I had one go a few years back and replaced it myself. I bought 2 assuming the other would soon follow its brother, but so far so good. An option is to take it to a dealer. They will replace the whole assembly for about $500.
Pro
Joined: Feb 2014
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From: Brisbane Queensland
Advanced
Joined: Oct 2014
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I just replace mine yesterday on 99 vert. Same noise on same side. I bought the brass gear replacement and followed the instructions in this forum's tech files. Easy job but a tight fit. Works perfectly now. $50 spent instead of $500!!!
