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Old Aug 28, 2005 | 12:47 AM
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Default Headlight Malfunction

My drivers side headlamp is only lifting half way. The search function shows that this is a fairly common problem but I have been unable to find any instructions on how to fix this problem. Would someone be able to tell me the parts I need to replace and where I can find instructions with diagrams on how to fix the headlamp operation? Thanks in advance.
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Old Aug 28, 2005 | 12:52 AM
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If it's the plastic gears you can get them from here

http://www.rodneydickman.com/retail.html

I did both of mine and it's not tough with a little mechanical ability. They come with directions. I did both while I was doing it. The headlight motors in the C5 are originally used in the 85 Fieros.

Also, you can probably go out and give the cover a slight tug and it will come up and stay up. Not a fix but will get you by until you can rebuild them.
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