Headlight Gear - DIY rotating arm??
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Headlight Gear - DIY rotating arm??
Is there any DIY on rotating the motor arm 180 degrees to get a fresh side of the gear to engage? I can't even seem to find a diagram of what the "arm" is on the motor.
I know - go buy a new gear! I don't really have time for that and need a quick fix. I have heard of this working but only with words that are rather non descriptive of the process.
Thanks!
I know - go buy a new gear! I don't really have time for that and need a quick fix. I have heard of this working but only with words that are rather non descriptive of the process.
Thanks!
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Drifting
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It can raise or lower - it is a direct connection to the worm. Problem is whether the work catches the rest of the worm gear when trying to catch the other 180 degrees - hence you really need to open that little gear box.
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Just put in metal gears and be done with it. I found them for about 30 bucks each free shipping on eBay. Nice Saturday afternoon project. By the time you take the arm loose and spin the gear could have fixed it permanently.
Last edited by UM Rebel; Jul 30, 2016 at 10:07 PM.
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I apologize. My previous response was a bit snooty and did not answer your question.
To get yours existing gears to engage at 180 degrees,disconnect Battery. disconnect the arm from the motor
Just remove nut from shaft and gently pry arm off with flat screwdriver. Now manually rotate motor 180 degrees and reconnect arm. Manually raise and lower lights before reconnecting battery.
To get yours existing gears to engage at 180 degrees,disconnect Battery. disconnect the arm from the motor
Just remove nut from shaft and gently pry arm off with flat screwdriver. Now manually rotate motor 180 degrees and reconnect arm. Manually raise and lower lights before reconnecting battery.
Last edited by UM Rebel; Jul 31, 2016 at 12:16 AM.
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I apologize. My previous response was a bit snooty and did not answer your question.
To get yours existing gears to engage at 180 degrees,disconnect Battery. disconnect the arm from the motor
Just remove nut from shaft and gently pry arm off with flat screwdriver. Now manually rotate motor 180 degrees and reconnect arm. Manually raise and lower lights before reconnecting battery.
To get yours existing gears to engage at 180 degrees,disconnect Battery. disconnect the arm from the motor
Just remove nut from shaft and gently pry arm off with flat screwdriver. Now manually rotate motor 180 degrees and reconnect arm. Manually raise and lower lights before reconnecting battery.
Is there anyway you could show me a picture of what is considered the arm?
I imagine it can be accessed without even removing the whole assembly.
Drifting
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Thank you. This is helpful. I understand getting a new gear but I can't have my headlights not working while I wait on shipping.
Is there anyway you could show me a picture of what is considered the arm?
I imagine it can be accessed without even removing the whole assembly.
Is there anyway you could show me a picture of what is considered the arm?
I imagine it can be accessed without even removing the whole assembly.
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...orialized.html
It doesn't show the arm too well. When you get to where you can see the motor you will see the arm connected to the motor shaft held on with a net. Remove the nut and gently pry the arm off the shaft. Good luck!
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Drifting
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Here is a link that shows the entire repair process
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...orialized.html
It doesn't show the arm too well. When you get to where you can see the motor you will see the arm connected to the motor shaft held on with a net. Remove the nut and gently pry the arm off the shaft. Good luck!
https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...orialized.html
It doesn't show the arm too well. When you get to where you can see the motor you will see the arm connected to the motor shaft held on with a net. Remove the nut and gently pry the arm off the shaft. Good luck!
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