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Old Jul 4, 2005 | 07:38 AM
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Default headlight door problem--2000 coupe

does anybody out there think that the headlight control module could be giving me a malfunctioning headlight door?---when lights are switched off the drivers side headlight goes down and then pops back up about a third of the way--the passenger side is fine--I have read a bunch of threads on similiar problems and nobody mentions the module(the module is located on the passenger side below the headlight assembly and lists for $179.00)
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Old Jul 4, 2005 | 10:39 AM
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You have a linkage problem,the motor arm is skipping past the nylon stops
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Old Jul 5, 2005 | 07:19 AM
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Here's the fix.
http://www.corvetteactioncenter.com/....php?qstId=252
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Old Jul 5, 2005 | 07:51 AM
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I had the same problem shortly after replacing the nylon gear in the motor with a brass one. I found that the nylon stops were getting lots of wear from the metal lever and cutting into the nylon stop. After about 3-4 light on/off the nylon stop would fail again. A real PITA since it kept happening and the nylon stops are about $5 a peice from the dealer. (A real rip ... their cost has to be less than a dime to make).

I will try following the tech spec and add the washer and see if this fixes the wear issue on the nylon stop.
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Old Jul 6, 2005 | 09:24 AM
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Default headlight door problem fixed

Originally Posted by c3andc5
thank you--- your information was exactly correct. Saved me a new module ($179.00)-- Ordered the washers and insulators per the service bulletin. Was able to reposition the damaged insulator until the parts come in. Thanks again.
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Old Jul 21, 2005 | 01:58 AM
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I just replaced my nylon gear with a brass one and I am having the same problem ??? Is it an adjutsment issue??
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