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Old May 16, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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Ok , just bought a 97 Nassau Blue Yesterday , tonight i went to turn my lights on and the left headlight would not come up. Any clue what this might be ?
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probably a stripped headlight gear. especially if it's OEM circa 1997...
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Old May 16, 2007 | 10:51 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmvette
probably a stripped headlight gear. especially if it's OEM circa 1997...
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Old May 17, 2007 | 11:50 AM
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You could try and raise the light yourself. There is a round rubber cap off to the side of the headlight under the hood. Take the cap off and turn it manually and see if that works.

Otherwise I agree with above. A nice set of brass gears will last the life of the car.
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Thanks , it does go up manually
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Old May 17, 2007 | 01:28 PM
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I had a similar problem w/ my 98 and just got some brass gears from Rodney Dickman's (262)835-9575 for under $100. Came w/ good instructions and gasgets and grease. Pretty easy to install yourself as long as you don't have Popeye forearms.
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