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Old May 30, 2014 | 08:33 AM
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just put in a headlight module ,they go up and down no problem but now the right motor when down keeps turning,i replaced it because the lights weren't going up or down,now this,any ideas? helpppppppppppppp costing a fortune
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Old May 30, 2014 | 08:56 AM
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Does it make a rat-a-tat-tat sound when running? If so, you probably have a bad gear in the motor. Common problem, easy fix. Good info on it here on the forum.
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Old May 30, 2014 | 09:19 AM
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Does it make a rat-a-tat-tat sound when running? If so, you probably have a bad gear in the motor. Common problem, easy fix. Good info on it here on the forum.
doesn' t make any noise,just spins when closed,right side only,is there any kind of adjustment on the lights,doesn't it work like a door light switch,when you close the a door it hits that little button and closes the light,?
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Old May 30, 2014 | 10:05 AM
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It more than likely is the up and down settings for the headlight motor. Do a search to find out how to set the upper and lower control setting for the motor. Did it so long ago I cannot remember the exact method.
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Old May 30, 2014 | 11:17 AM
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I don't have the experience on the gears that others do but I have worked on the circuits for many people. There are no limit switches like there are in my Pantera and I'm sure like the earlier Corvettes. The headlight module monitors the motor current and when it begins to increase at full open/closed it will/should shut off power to the motor.

Did you put in a used module or new? Not at home with the schematics but if it were me I would jumper the "good" side to the problem side and see it if does the same thing or not.

If you or a friend want to try that I can help later.
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Old May 30, 2014 | 12:03 PM
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I'll bet on striped gears
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