Headlight Actuator Problem?
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Headlight Actuator Problem?
The passenger side headlight on my C5 opens up OK, but when it closes, it continues to run (grind) for approximately 5-10 seconds. Is this something that can be easily adjusted or is it something that needs complete replacement? Has anyone experienced this problem?
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Sounds like the plastic drive gears are shot. Pretty common in these systems. If you investigate and find that's your problem, you can get metal replacements.
Edit: KernelDee has a better deal there. Definitely go with his source. Rodney is well-respected here.
Edit: KernelDee has a better deal there. Definitely go with his source. Rodney is well-respected here.
Last edited by Patches; Aug 18, 2004 at 04:16 PM.
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Originally Posted by modrada
The passenger side headlight on my C5 opens up OK, but when it closes, it continues to run (grind) for approximately 5-10 seconds. Is this something that can be easily adjusted or is it something that needs complete replacement? Has anyone experienced this problem?
Headlight Gear Rebuild Thread
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From: Oakdale Ca
You may have a bad headlight motor gear. The gears are made of nylon and will sooner or later break a tooth. I replaced the gears in my headlight motors with brass gears. Got them at http://www.rodneydickman.com/retail.html Look under the "Electrical" tab.
I fount the instructions for the replacement at http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light+actuator
Hope this helps
OS
I fount the instructions for the replacement at http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...light+actuator
Hope this helps
OS
Last edited by Oliver Sudden; Aug 18, 2004 at 01:37 PM.
