Headlight problem
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Headlight problem
HELP!!!! Ok, so the drivers side headlight was fluttering so I ordered and installed a new brass gear. Worked fine for a while. Now the headlight is down and won't come up at all and seems to be jammed. I ordered a complete new motor but I can't get the damn thing up at all to remove the shroud and cover to replace the motor. How do you get the thing up when it is jammed in the down position. Any help would sure be appreciated. Thanks to all.
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There's a manual "crank" on the back of the motor, it has a rubber boot covering it. Open the hood, and the boot is just to the right of the cover, pull is off and if I remember correctly turn it counter-clockwise.
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Thanks for the reply. But that was the first thing I tried. I think the bushing is toast in the brass gear I put in. Cranking the manual **** has no effect whatsoever. And it is jammed down tight. I can't even assist it up while someone else turns on the lights. But again, thanks for the input.
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Thanks for the reply. But that was the first thing I tried. I think the bushing is toast in the brass gear I put in. Cranking the manual **** has no effect whatsoever. And it is jammed down tight. I can't even assist it up while someone else turns on the lights. But again, thanks for the input.
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Yup!!! Have tried everything I can think of. Tried putting a thin mat on the fender and prying up from the front of the headlight lip with a large screwdriver while someone else toggled the headlight switch. No luck. But thanks for the reply.
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See if you can find a short pry bar and try it from the back. You'll get more leverage on the appropriate parts from that angle.
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Thanks for the reply. But that was the first thing I tried. I think the bushing is toast in the brass gear I put in. Cranking the manual **** has no effect whatsoever. And it is jammed down tight. I can't even assist it up while someone else turns on the lights. But again, thanks for the input.
Le Mans Master
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I use a hex-head bit on my cordless drill to crank mine.
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Not sure if it can be reached with the hood open or from underneath, but as someone else had suggested to remove the pin in the arm that controls the up/down motion of the lights. Let us know how you do...good luck!