Problem With Headlight Doors
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Problem With Headlight Doors
My 2000's left headlight has a problem.When we turn of the headlights both close OK but then the left side pops open with the right side closed.We think it's the "Headlight Door Module" .Can anyone tell me if there's 1 or 2 Modules and where they are located?
Le Mans Master
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There is only 1 module and its located behind the right headlight assembly, if you manually raise the right headlight and take off the plastic surrond you should be able to see it.
Burning Brakes
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Mine did the same thing. There are some plastic tabs that get smashed and cause the light to pop open. There is a service bull....cant recall the number but you get spacers and new tabs for the left side head light.
The Big Dog
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I wonder if a GM Service dept could tell me the Bulletin Number?
Pro
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I posted this a couple weeks ago.
Here is a TSB that came out quite a while ago that fixed my problem very similar to what you describe. Seems to be almost exclusive to the 2000 yr model. Replacing the insulator tips on the mounting bracket travel stop tabs works like a champ. The TSB has a diagram illustrating the fix.
http://corvetteactioncenter.com/kb/q....php?qstId=217
2000: Service Bulletin: Left Headlamp Door Does Not Stay Closed
Number: 00-08-42-002
Subject: Left Headlamp Door Does Not Stay Closed (Shim Headlamp Door Motor/Actuator and Replace Insulators)
Model Year: 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
Condition: Some customers may comment that the left front headlamp door does not remain closed after the headlamps are turned off. Others may comment that the left headlamp door closes when the headlamps are turned off, but then reopens. In either case, the right headlamp door operates properly.
Correction: Important: he following information applies to the left front headlamp door motor/actuator only. It does not apply to and should not be performed on the right front headlamp door motor/actuator.
Install one washer (2) between the left headlamp door motor/actuator (1) and the mounting bracket (3) at each of the three attaching bolt locations. Also replace the insulator (4) on each of the two mounting bracket travel stop tabs (5) as shown. For information on headlamp motor/actuator removal, see the Headlamp Motor/Actuator Replacement procedure in the Lighting sub-section of Body & Accessories in the appropriate Service Manual.
Parts Information
Part Number
Description
Qty Per Vehicle
11505463
Washer
3
16524060
Insulator
2
Here is a TSB that came out quite a while ago that fixed my problem very similar to what you describe. Seems to be almost exclusive to the 2000 yr model. Replacing the insulator tips on the mounting bracket travel stop tabs works like a champ. The TSB has a diagram illustrating the fix.
http://corvetteactioncenter.com/kb/q....php?qstId=217
2000: Service Bulletin: Left Headlamp Door Does Not Stay Closed
Number: 00-08-42-002
Subject: Left Headlamp Door Does Not Stay Closed (Shim Headlamp Door Motor/Actuator and Replace Insulators)
Model Year: 2000 Chevrolet Corvette
Condition: Some customers may comment that the left front headlamp door does not remain closed after the headlamps are turned off. Others may comment that the left headlamp door closes when the headlamps are turned off, but then reopens. In either case, the right headlamp door operates properly.
Correction: Important: he following information applies to the left front headlamp door motor/actuator only. It does not apply to and should not be performed on the right front headlamp door motor/actuator.
Install one washer (2) between the left headlamp door motor/actuator (1) and the mounting bracket (3) at each of the three attaching bolt locations. Also replace the insulator (4) on each of the two mounting bracket travel stop tabs (5) as shown. For information on headlamp motor/actuator removal, see the Headlamp Motor/Actuator Replacement procedure in the Lighting sub-section of Body & Accessories in the appropriate Service Manual.
Parts Information
Part Number
Description
Qty Per Vehicle
11505463
Washer
3
16524060
Insulator
2
