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Old Apr 12, 2016 | 08:30 AM
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Hello All,

I am still having issues with my headlights even after replacing the gears to the metal design.

I am wondering if anyone can help point me in the right direction for which parts need to be replaced.

Currently both headlights go up and down when turned on and off, however occasionally it will act up in the following ways.

1. The driver side will stay up when turned off, just needs to be cranked down and then it acts fine.
2. Both headlights will occasionally come up when the side marker lights are turned on.
3. Both headlights popped up when I pushed just the fog light button today???

I have the opportunity to by a new Headlight Control Module but I am not sure if this will fix the issue. I have also been thinking of replacing the column headlight switch but today when the lights popped up after pushing the fog light button I was completely stumped.

Let me know your thoughts and hopefully I can finally get rid of these dreaded headlight issues.

Thanks again.
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Old Apr 12, 2016 | 09:26 AM
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Forgot to mention I have replaced the headlight bumpers and completed the washer modification to the motor bracket.
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Old Apr 12, 2016 | 09:50 PM
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The motors are very sensitive to the voltage they receive. Do you have HID bulbs?
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Just a guess at this point, but sounds like your multi-function switch might be having some glitches. Are you getting any codes?
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Old Apr 13, 2016 | 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by chasboy
The motors are very sensitive to the voltage they receive. Do you have HID bulbs?
Yes, I do have HID bulbs. Is there a way to remedy this if the HIDs are causing the issues?

CactusCat, I am not getting any codes at this point however I have looked into getting a new switch.

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