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Old Dec 23, 2015 | 01:34 PM
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when my headlights go down....immediately after... the right headlight makes a ticking sound for about 10 seconds...... can someone please help me solve the problem?
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Old Dec 23, 2015 | 02:19 PM
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Sounds like the plastic gear has given up. Several supporting vendors have a brass replacement that isn't too bad to install.
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Old Dec 23, 2015 | 02:49 PM
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You need to replace the gear and while your at it, do the other side. I will need it soon.
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Google C5 headlight gear youtube and there are several clips for DIY.

While you are in there I would also change out the little rubber bumpers - there are 4 on each headlight.
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http://rodneydickman.com/corvette.html


google c5 headlight gear youtube and there are several clips for diy.

While you are in there i would also change out the little rubber bumpers - there are 4 on each headlight.
thanks to all for your help!
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Originally Posted by J. R.
when my headlights go down....immediately after... the right headlight makes a ticking sound for about 10 seconds...... can someone please help me solve the problem?
It seems you probably have a broken plastic gear in the headlights.

Get a kit like this one (pay attention because there are 2 different kits: one for "97 to early 2000" and another for "late 2000 to 2004") and follow these step-by-step directions. You'll save money and they will last forever

You might need these as well (the rubber bump stops).

There is a TSB, that calls for shimming the driver's side motor. The parts needed for this are included in the above mentioned kit.
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Default Getting ready to install Non popup headlights this week

Hello, James from Augusta here, im installing non popup headlights this week, wont be needing the old ones. already repaired both motors with Brass Gears and the Metal T-Brace across the bolts on the Motors for Support. My car is red but you can use the motors. i can probably let one go fr $50.00 just to get rid of them. call me on my cell at 7068334390, James.
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