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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 11:00 AM
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my 98 driver headlight is stuck about 1/4 open, will not open completely or close when I flip headlights on. what could it be?
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 11:25 AM
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Do you get an obnoxious grinding noise when you rotate the headlight ****?
if so, check the gear on the motor. oem is nylon, and it does wear out. (or develop stripped teeth)

Can you hear the headlight motor spin?
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 11:45 AM
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no grinding noise, I replaced the gear 6 months ago. I can hear the motor when it opens the passenger light. what about vaccum line???
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Old Nov 11, 2015 | 01:44 PM
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Does the headlight open when you try to manual open it by turning the ****? you can check your fuses I think they are F3 and F4 under the hood, check and clean the grounds and there also is a headlight door control module under the passenger side light that can go bad.
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