Blinking headlight
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Blinking headlight
Need help.
My left headlight original gear was stripped.
I purchased two new gears from Rodney Dickman (cnc hardened aluminum). Great gears..... Chevy should of done this at the factory.
My problem is, now, the left headlight just goes up and down about 5 or 6 times (sometimes more sometimes less) and it doesn't always stop in the full upright position or down position. Sometimes it's somewhere in the middle. I'm sure this is some kind of adjustment but can't figure it out. Any suggestions appreciated......
My left headlight original gear was stripped.
I purchased two new gears from Rodney Dickman (cnc hardened aluminum). Great gears..... Chevy should of done this at the factory.
My problem is, now, the left headlight just goes up and down about 5 or 6 times (sometimes more sometimes less) and it doesn't always stop in the full upright position or down position. Sometimes it's somewhere in the middle. I'm sure this is some kind of adjustment but can't figure it out. Any suggestions appreciated......
Racer
Joined: Nov 2008
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From: Lampasas Texas
I just read about this yesterday on another post. Recheck all of the wiring connections to make sure that they are clean and tight. I think that it’s just a loose connection. It will not cost anything to check.
I will look for that post and add it for you.
Good luck, Merry Christmas
I will look for that post and add it for you.
Good luck, Merry Christmas
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Try this for starters:
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
The 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
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
The 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
8th Gear
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need help.
My left headlight original gear was stripped.
I purchased two new gears from rodney dickman (cnc hardened aluminum). Great gears..... Chevy should of done this at the factory.
My problem is, now, the left headlight just goes up and down about 5 or 6 times (sometimes more sometimes less) and it doesn't always stop in the full upright position or down position. Sometimes it's somewhere in the middle. I'm sure this is some kind of adjustment but can't figure it out. Any suggestions appreciated......
My left headlight original gear was stripped.
I purchased two new gears from rodney dickman (cnc hardened aluminum). Great gears..... Chevy should of done this at the factory.
My problem is, now, the left headlight just goes up and down about 5 or 6 times (sometimes more sometimes less) and it doesn't always stop in the full upright position or down position. Sometimes it's somewhere in the middle. I'm sure this is some kind of adjustment but can't figure it out. Any suggestions appreciated......
