C5 Headlight Issue
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C5 Headlight Issue
When I went to start my 2001 C5 this morning, the right headlight came up. The headlight switch was in the "Off" position. I turned the switch to the "On" position and the headlight stayed in the "Up" position. When I turned the key off, the right light would go down. I have had problems recently with the Left light not coming up when the switch was turned to the "On" position. Usually after cycling the switch a few time it would come up. Help please.
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Dan Pace
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Dan Pace
Melting Slicks
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...orialized.html or could be a bad stalk. Both were pretty common failures.
Last edited by atljar; Sep 7, 2016 at 12:52 PM.
Melting Slicks
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Open the hood, look at the end of the left headlight motor. There is a **** that allows you to manually raise the light by turning the motor over by hand. Turn it a half turn and try the lights again. Mine seems to do the same thing twice a year and recovers after a little manual turn. Maybe a dead spot in the motor. Usually happens when I'm out drinking or it's raining but knowing this trick beats driving home with one light after a few beers.
Last edited by DDaaryl; Sep 7, 2016 at 01:10 PM.
Drifting
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https://www.corvetteforum.com/forums...headlight.html
Old issue - most default to the gear replacement but if there is no grinding I would try the bumpers first. You can buy them at Eckler as well as at Rodney Dickman's.
Old issue - most default to the gear replacement but if there is no grinding I would try the bumpers first. You can buy them at Eckler as well as at Rodney Dickman's.
