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Old Feb 8, 2015 | 01:42 PM
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Hey Guys and Gals,

I noticed the grinding when I my headlights went down on the left side. I ordered and installed the brass kits in both my motors. Left side works great but right side is dead. Not sure what to do now. Interchanged #3 and #4 fuses but same thing, so I know the fuses are both good. Checked the connection to the lights, motor on the right and nothing weird. My C5 has 25K and is garage kept, a real garage queen. Not sure what to pursue---any ideas?
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Old Feb 8, 2015 | 03:11 PM
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Does it open manually?
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Old Feb 8, 2015 | 08:41 PM
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Here is a permanent fix for all pop-up head lights.....

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Old Feb 9, 2015 | 03:30 AM
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Maybe the motor itself has gone bad.
I had that happen to me.
If you have to get a new motor put the brass gears in
from the dead one.
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Originally Posted by corvette77
Does it open manually?
Yes, it does open manually. Thanks
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Old Feb 9, 2015 | 10:04 AM
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Originally Posted by JimInPA
Here is a permanent fix for all pop-up head lights.....

Corvette Pop Up headlight repair - YouTube
Very funny but not gonna happen!
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