Loud noise when turning off headlights WTF?
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Racer
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Loud noise when turning off headlights WTF?
I get a loud noise coming from the LH headlight actuator when I turn off my headlights. Is there an adjustment for this or is the actuator bad ???
Thanks in advance!!!!
Rob
Thanks in advance!!!!
Rob
Burning Brakes
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From: Ocala, Fl. State of Confusion
Got my metal gears from Rodney Dickman's. Fast delivery and very helpful.
Works fine ever since.
Takes some time to install but instructions are good.
I went slowly and life is A/OK in headlightland.
Works fine ever since.
Takes some time to install but instructions are good.
I went slowly and life is A/OK in headlightland.
Racer
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From: HIRAM GA.
Originally Posted by TomT
Got my metal gears from Rodney Dickman's. Fast delivery and very helpful.
Works fine ever since.
Takes some time to install but instructions are good.
I went slowly and life is A/OK in headlightland.
Works fine ever since.
Takes some time to install but instructions are good.
I went slowly and life is A/OK in headlightland.
very same thing happened on my 99...did the above also...fixed!!!
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Racer
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Originally Posted by TomT
Got my metal gears from Rodney Dickman's. Fast delivery and very helpful.
Works fine ever since.
Takes some time to install but instructions are good.
I went slowly and life is A/OK in headlightland.
Works fine ever since.
Takes some time to install but instructions are good.
I went slowly and life is A/OK in headlightland.
Thanks,
Rob
Racer
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From: Hobe Sound Fl
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Racer
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Originally Posted by maacoman
Thanks for the website, however the part isn't listed. How do you contact them?
Thanks
Rob
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Racer
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Originally Posted by maacoman
Thanks for the website, however the part isn't listed. How do you contact them?
Thanks
Rob
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Yup, same thing here and the brass gear is the way to go. 
Go to http://www.rodneydickman.com/retail.html, click on the "Electrical" tab at the top, scroll down to "Headlight -- Other Vehicle and click on the " 97+ C5 Corvette Brass Headlight Gears" link. Scroll down, select quantity and then click "Add to cart" link.
Originally Posted by RJP51
however the part isn't listed. How do you contact them?
Heel & Toe
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From: Turnersville NJ
Confirm?? Headlight clicking after going completely closed
Team,
Not sure if I have the same issue or if it is the headlight moter gear.
When I turn on the lights, they pop up with no problem or noise. When I turn off the lights, they close with no problem, but after they are completely closed, the lift "autator" keeps spinning and make a loud clicking noise for about 15 seconds. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
ItsBill
99'vette
Not sure if I have the same issue or if it is the headlight moter gear.
When I turn on the lights, they pop up with no problem or noise. When I turn off the lights, they close with no problem, but after they are completely closed, the lift "autator" keeps spinning and make a loud clicking noise for about 15 seconds. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
ItsBill
99'vette
Racer
Joined: May 2007
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From: Newcastle, UK
The previous post was made 8 years ago Fred. 
If you don't want the expense of replacing the gears, try unbolting the linkage arm from the motor shaft, rotate the shaft by 180 degrees, then re-attach the arm. You'll then be using the teeth on the opposite side of the gear which will mostly have been previously unused.
If you don't want the expense of replacing the gears, try unbolting the linkage arm from the motor shaft, rotate the shaft by 180 degrees, then re-attach the arm. You'll then be using the teeth on the opposite side of the gear which will mostly have been previously unused.
Last edited by eldudereno; Sep 7, 2013 at 12:39 PM.
Instructor
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From: Cocoa Beach Florida
Needing suggestions for the L headlight spinning
Team,
Not sure if I have the same issue or if it is the headlight moter gear.
When I turn on the lights, they pop up with no problem or noise. When I turn off the lights, they close with no problem, but after they are completely closed, the lift "autator" keeps spinning and make a loud clicking noise for about 15 seconds. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
ItsBill
99'vette
Not sure if I have the same issue or if it is the headlight moter gear.
When I turn on the lights, they pop up with no problem or noise. When I turn off the lights, they close with no problem, but after they are completely closed, the lift "autator" keeps spinning and make a loud clicking noise for about 15 seconds. Any suggestions?
Thanks,
ItsBill
99'vette
This is what mine is doing- whats the fix? It wouldnt open at first. I massaged the wiring and the WD40 on all moving parts. It has been stored for 8 years. So I expected some gremlins! Now opens but closes with a spinning for 15 secs....
Any suggestions??
Melting Slicks
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From: West Branch, MI
http://my.execpc.com/~rodney1/vettegears/index.htm Not a hard job, takes about 45 min or so per side. Instructions on site as well.
