Headlight gears
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From: Oak Hill Virginia
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From: Surrey B.C.
My passenger side started grinding for several seconds after closing last night. 2002 with 10,000 miles and very little use on the lights. What ever possesed GM to use plastic gears in a mechanical part that is used a lot?? I am also doing the research on which ones to use and both seem to be a little spendy...Corvette tax??
Melting Slicks
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From: Green Cove Springs FL
My passenger side started grinding for several seconds after closing last night. 2002 with 10,000 miles and very little use on the lights. What ever possesed GM to use plastic gears in a mechanical part that is used a lot?? I am also doing the research on which ones to use and both seem to be a little spendy...Corvette tax??
To the OP, I went with the brass since it was the only option available at the time. I haven't used them that much but they work like a champ when I have.
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From: Collierville TN
Question for those that have installed them......do you have to remove the assembly from the car to change the gear or can you just open the housing with it still in the car? I have a set coming this week because I have a gear grinding as well. Thanks.
1st Gear
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You have to take the motor out of the car.
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