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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 10:55 AM
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Replaced the gear (Drivers side) Put assembly back in car. Now when I turn the lights on they go down. When OFF they go UP!@@@@@#@#$@

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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 10:58 AM
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Your linkage is not connected correctly to the motor. You will need to have the pivot point in the alternate position.
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Old Jun 3, 2007 | 11:02 AM
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Will give it a try. Thanks
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I hope you got it working correctly. If you didn't, PM me with your phone number and I will call you.
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That did not fix the problem. will pm you.
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Took the gear out rotated 180 degrees. put back together. Same results.
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