Headlight binding
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Racer
Joined: Feb 2005
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From: Kearney NE
Headlight binding
My right headlight on my 02 coupe seems to be sticking momentarily when fully open. When I turn off the lights, instead of lowering smoothly, it sticks for a moment and then jerks free and closes. Any ideas?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jul 2004
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From: San Diego CA
St. Jude Donor '05
Sounds a lot like your headlight gear is on its last leg. Chevrolet installed a hard nylon (plastic) gear in our pop-up headlight motors. They don't have a lot of longevity, especially if you use Twilight Sentinel.
If you're under warranty... take it in.
If not...
You can either pay $200-ish for a new motor assembly
or Shop around for a new gear.
http://www.rodneydickman.com/retail.html
He sells replacement brass gears and many here on the forum have used his service. Don't freak out when you see the Fiero logo everywhere. He specializes in Fiero parts but since the headlights are similar for F, Y and P bodies he makes kits for all three.
I have one myself
If you're under warranty... take it in.
If not...
You can either pay $200-ish for a new motor assembly
or Shop around for a new gear.
http://www.rodneydickman.com/retail.html
He sells replacement brass gears and many here on the forum have used his service. Don't freak out when you see the Fiero logo everywhere. He specializes in Fiero parts but since the headlights are similar for F, Y and P bodies he makes kits for all three.
I have one myself
