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Old Jun 23, 2025 | 09:41 AM
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Today, the headlight on the passenger side has stopped opening at all.

I think it might be a gear failure.

I am trying to fix it, but the headlight will not open even if I do it manually.

Is there any way to fix it?
Sorry if my English is wrong.
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Old Jun 23, 2025 | 09:56 AM
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Try turning the knop on motor
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Yes, turn the **** on the motor while pulling up on the headlight door.
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As others suggested, you can manually operate the lights. But yes, new gears are likely in order, should your motor be functioning.
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Originally Posted by Joe Scafide
Try turning the knop on motor

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It does not come up in a spinning state when I turn the **** while pulling it up.

Do I need to pull harder?
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Old Jun 23, 2025 | 12:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Ltngdrvr
Yes, turn the **** on the motor while pulling up on the headlight door.
When I turn the ****, it doesn't come up as if it is idling.WhIcptrntheknob,eem to be dland llnome

Do I need to pull harder?
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Originally Posted by Vader_C5
As others suggested, you can manually operate the lights. But yes, new gears are likely in order, should your motor be functioning.
No response when manually turned...
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Are you turning it clockwise? You have to keep turning it sometimes it can take quite a few turns
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Originally Posted by Milan
Are you turning it clockwise? You have to keep turning it sometimes it can take quite a few turns
I didn't know which way to turn it, so I turned it left or right.
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Moved to C5 Tech for more assistance.
I understand.
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Turn the **** while manually lifting the headlight with your other hand. This will help the gears to engage.
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