Headlights squeak when turned on/off. WTF???
Drifting
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Re: Headlights squeak when turned on/off. WTF??? (99 Corvette)
99 Corvette,
I think there are some pivot points on the arms of the light raising/lowering assembly which cause the squeeking. Some WD-40 should take care of that. Have someone turn the lights on and off while you are right down there listening to where it is coming from, then just a quick shot of the WD.
Steve
I think there are some pivot points on the arms of the light raising/lowering assembly which cause the squeeking. Some WD-40 should take care of that. Have someone turn the lights on and off while you are right down there listening to where it is coming from, then just a quick shot of the WD.
Steve
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Re: Headlights squeak when turned on/off. WTF??? (99 Corvette)
Does anyone know what would cause this :confused:
Jerry
Jerry
WD-40 should take care of it.
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Re: Headlights squeak when turned on/off. WTF??? (Bluewasp)
It's funny you guys mention this, I just noticed this with the cold weather now too.
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Re: Headlights squeak when turned on/off. WTF??? (99 Corvette)
Been there, done that!
Do the rear pivot arm joint on both lights with WD-40.
I also did the front side ones as well.
Use a flash light from the engine compartment side, you will see them.
You do not need to take off the black plastic light guard.
Works like a champ.
Do the rear pivot arm joint on both lights with WD-40.
I also did the front side ones as well.
Use a flash light from the engine compartment side, you will see them.
You do not need to take off the black plastic light guard.
Works like a champ.
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Re: Headlights squeak when turned on/off. WTF??? (99 Corvette)
WD-40 is great, but I have found Valvoline Synthetic spray or Amsoil's Metal Protector to be better on this sort of thing. :yesnod: :)
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Re: Headlights squeak when turned on/off. WTF??? (EHS)
Silicone spray works well too. No need to repeat as often as oil.
My thoughts exactly. I had a squeek under my car where the springs held the exhaust and it came back time and again with the 40. I sprayed Silcone once 6 months ago and nothing since.
