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Old May 7, 2011 | 08:27 AM
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My 01 has a slight problem with the left headlight it opens and closes fine but when it gets to the fully closed position it makes a grinding or buzzing sound I know I am not the first to have this problem any suggestions for a fix?
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Old May 7, 2011 | 09:17 AM
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Sounds like your gears are gone!

Here is a good to with link to buy brass gears

http://www.corvetteflorida.com/forum...ad.php?t=13712

Here's another link for buying replacement gears.

http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/
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Old May 7, 2011 | 10:27 AM
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thanks for the info! i'm headed to the garage to check it out have a great weekend!
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Old May 18, 2011 | 04:27 PM
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Default Headlight Problem

The gear is shot inside the motor. Make sure when you order the new one it is brass or aluminum. i prefer the brass that is what I used. it's a little tricky but they come with the directions.. My fix was around 90 bucks for two...
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