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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 03:37 PM
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Not a major issue but annoying. Anytime my headlights flip up or down they squeak. What kind of lubricant should I use to alleviate the issue and where exactly do I apply it?

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Old Mar 7, 2007 | 08:49 PM
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Not a major issue but annoying. Anytime my headlights flip up or down they squeak. What kind of lubricant should I use to alleviate the issue and where exactly do I apply it?

Thanks in advance
I have Teflon Multi-Use Lubricant made by Du Pont. It mwont attract dust, its not oily or greasy. It comes in a spray can. It wont wash off with water, it basically gels up so it stays where you spray it.

Not sure where to spray it though in your case.
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 12:34 AM
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i have the sime problem...I think you can spray a little bit on the part of the motor you can turn (just under it)...other than that the sounds are comming from the inside of the actuator so theres not much you can do except take it open

i might be wrong...but if the engines turned on, theres no chance you can hear them anyway
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 06:37 PM
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I was thinking WD40 or 3in1 would do the trick, I'm just not sure where to apply it.
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Old Mar 8, 2007 | 07:00 PM
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I had the same problem. Sprayed silicone lube over the hinge areas, and haven't had the problem for over a year now.
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Old Mar 9, 2007 | 10:25 AM
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I have the same problem as well...but it comes and goes
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