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Jul 24, 2002 | 11:46 AM

Al '92

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Need headlight help!!!

Pulled into the garage last night and shut off the headlights. They lowered normally but then the left one began making a horrible grinding noise after it closed. Seems like the motor is continuing to run after it closes. Is there an adjustment for this? If it's an easy fix I would rather do it myself than take it to the dealer.

Thanks in advance.....

Jul 24, 2002 | 11:53 AM

GaryZ06

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Re: Need headlight help!!! (Al '92)

I had the same problem(left light) and the motor ran(grinding noise) for about 10 seconds after the lights went down.It needed a new motor(warranty)

Jul 24, 2002 | 05:34 PM

Lil Red

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Re: Need headlight help!!! (Al '92)

I had a similar problem where one of y headlights would not close complertely and it was the control module. Luckily mine was under warranty and i'm sure yours will be as well.

Good Luck!

Jul 24, 2002 | 05:41 PM

ICULUKN-C5

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Re: Need headlight help!!! (Lil Red)

had the same problem, bad motor, dealer replaced it under warranty/

Jul 24, 2002 | 05:53 PM

Al '92

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Re: Need headlight help!!! (Al '92)

Dayum, sounds like a trip to the dealer then. Good thing it's under warranty. Thanks to all for the responses. :cheers:

Jul 24, 2002 | 11:51 PM

redriverjohn

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Re: Need headlight help!!! (Al '92)

I've had exactly the same problem. You will need to have them replace the actuator/motor control capsule assembley on that side. You're lucky it's in warranty, the part alone lists for $237.00 at the dealer!

Jul 25, 2002 | 01:42 AM

Blackjetvette97

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Re: Need headlight help!!! (redriverjohn)

Hi all,
Al'92, the model years '99 and up have an actuator motor that cannot be opened up and fixed. The problem is a small nylon gear wheel that weakens and breaks after a while. It is the designed weak point in the worm gear drive on the motor. You MUST buy a whole brand new motor, just for this one little thing. Great, huh! :rolleyes:

Steve