My headlight is acting up. When I turn off the lights the one light goes down and up repeatedly. Sometimes it stays up, sometimes it goes all the way down. Any thoughts before I take it to the dealer?

 

a couple of years ago I had problems with one of my headlights not always opening on my 99 coupe.

after some questions on this forum I was directed to a guy who specializes in GTO parts, but makes brass replacement gears for Corvette headlights.

I only needed the one but bought both and installed them (easily)..45 minutes - an hour each. They have worked flawlessly since.

don't remember the guy/company but found it through this forum

good luck

 

Just had the problem with my passenger side headlight also.

Replaced with the metal gear from below link - only took 20min or so, working great!

http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/headlightfix/

 

When I turn off the lights the one light goes down and up repeatedly.
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Now that dosn't sound like the Striped Gear problem. Is it the Driver's side?

 

If it is the Driver's side, this is probably what you need.
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Here's the TSB:

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

 

Thanks, that is exactly what the problem is.

 

 

The stops are discontinued I had the same issue and went to my dealer. They are about $7 each and when he ordered them he said they are no longer made. I just used the other one and flipped the broken one down untill I order some from somewhere.