Headlight - Noise when closing
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Burning Brakes
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From: Jacksonville FL
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Headlight - Noise when closing
My drivers side headlight just started making this loud chattering sound for five seconds or so after it closes; like a ratchet overrun.
Any thoughts?
Thanks!
Any thoughts?
Thanks!
Pro
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From: Corona California
Re: Headlight - Noise when closing (billjax)
A gear is stripped in the actuator. Much discussion about simply replacing the gear but I don't think anyone's ever accomplished it - I'd let Mr. Warranty replace it! I didn't have the pleasure until about 75K miles, that noise is diabolical and even worse in the confines of the garage.
Le Mans Master
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From: Murphy TX
Re: Headlight - Noise when closing (TeeJay)
Tee Jay's right.
I've had the driver's side go bad twice. I'd have the dealer do it. I think it happen's alot. They knew what it was based solely on description.
I've had the driver's side go bad twice. I'd have the dealer do it. I think it happen's alot. They knew what it was based solely on description.
Melting Slicks
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Re: Headlight - Noise when closing (TeeJay)
A gear is stripped in the actuator. Much discussion about simply replacing the gear but I don't think anyone's ever accomplished it - I'd let Mr. Warranty replace it! I didn't have the pleasure until about 75K miles, that noise is diabolical and even worse in the confines of the garage.
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Burning Brakes
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From: Jacksonville FL
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Re: Headlight - Noise when closing (WildKarrde)
Thanks for the replies so far - my first problem at 2100 miles!!
Will the mechanism ultimately fail and the light no longer raise/lower? Sounds like I'd better turn twilight sentinel off and call a dealer.
Crap!! :( :( :(
Will the mechanism ultimately fail and the light no longer raise/lower? Sounds like I'd better turn twilight sentinel off and call a dealer.
Crap!! :( :( :(
Racer
Joined: Sep 2001
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From: Chicago IL
Re: Headlight - Noise when closing (yellow01)
Yikes, mine's doing the same thing on the driver's side. I had a Fiero with popup headlights that never failed in the 6 years I had it. Are Corvette headlights so much more prone to failure?
Drifting
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From: Henderson, NV
Re: Headlight - Noise when closing (TeeJay)
A gear is stripped in the actuator. Much discussion about simply replacing the gear but I don't think anyone's ever accomplished it - I'd let Mr. Warranty replace it! I didn't have the pleasure until about 75K miles, that noise is diabolical and even worse in the confines of the garage.
I have taken out my stripped gear and am working on some replacement parts. I believe you can only open up the '97 & '98 model year motors, though. I will post when/if I get some parts.
Steve
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From: Austin TX
Re: Headlight - Noise when closing (aseipos)
Anyone have the part # for what you need to replace on a 2000?
btw mine's the passenger side so its just luck of the draw probably. For the time being I turned off the twilight sentinel so the lights don't go up and down everytime I enter or leave my garage. I might leave it off to prevent it breaking again in the future.
btw mine's the passenger side so its just luck of the draw probably. For the time being I turned off the twilight sentinel so the lights don't go up and down everytime I enter or leave my garage. I might leave it off to prevent it breaking again in the future.
Pro
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Re: Headlight - Noise when closing (deeb0)
Passenger side headlamp control drive actuator/motor GM # 16530236.
If you want a great deal on one of these, e-mail me and I'll put you in touch with the forum member who got me mine. He saved me major bucks!
[Modified by redriverjohn, 9:16 PM 8/29/2002]
If you want a great deal on one of these, e-mail me and I'll put you in touch with the forum member who got me mine. He saved me major bucks!
[Modified by redriverjohn, 9:16 PM 8/29/2002]
Melting Slicks
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From: Austin TX
Re: Headlight - Noise when closing (billjax)
Pretty common C5 failure item. The dealer replace the left-eye on mine under warranty and said they have seen several with the same problem. Get it fixed before it hangs up and drives you crazy.
