Headlight motor noise
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From: High Point, NC
Headlight motor noise
I turned on the headlights the other night and the left headlight door did not open, I turned the switch off and back on and both lights came up and worked. Now when I turn off the lights the left motor keeps running and make a buzzing noise for 15 seconds or so after the door closes. I have tried turning the lights on and off several times but I still get that noise. I manually operated the motor thinking it might just be out of sync but that did not work either. Any Ideas?
Last edited by wayne_69_427; Aug 7, 2010 at 07:13 PM.
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The headlight motor gear is stripped. This is a very common problem with the C5. Mine started doing it a couple of weeks ago. Someone sells a brass gear that is supposed to last much longer than the plastic ones. I am sure someone will chime in with a vendor for it. I need to order one myself now.
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From: Huntley Illinois
Here you go.... http://my.execpc.com/C4/4A/rodney1/vettegears/
I just replaced this drivers side gear a couple weeks ago.
I just replaced this drivers side gear a couple weeks ago.
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Joined: Sep 2002
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From: High Point, NC
The headlight motor gear is stripped. This is a very common problem with the C5. Mine started doing it a couple of weeks ago. Someone sells a brass gear that is supposed to last much longer than the plastic ones. I am sure someone will chime in with a vendor for it. I need to order one myself now.
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