2004 corvette
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Joined: Aug 2007
Posts: 599
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From: citrus heights ca
common issue is a stripped gear.couple of the teeth will get stripped off causing a "dead spot"
try having someone work the switch inside the car and see if you can manually help the headlight come up.
youtube has a few videos on how to replace the gear.
try having someone work the switch inside the car and see if you can manually help the headlight come up.
youtube has a few videos on how to replace the gear.
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2008
Posts: 3,146
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From: Edmonton Alberta, Canada
Easy fix...first purchase a brass gear or two for other headlight. Now time to get acquainted with your Corvette. Can fix it sitting on a chair. Lots of info. on how to replace gear on Google. Good luck and don't stress it is not as bad as it looks. Good luck, Rob
PS you can come back and ask us if you have a problem...will be happy to help.
PS you can come back and ask us if you have a problem...will be happy to help.
Last edited by El original; Sep 27, 2017 at 09:32 PM.
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5th Gear
Joined: Jul 2017
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2004 Chevy Corvette right open problem.
You can try checking the condition of or replacing fuse #3 in the engine compartment fuse box. It might have a poor connection or even corrosion on the fuse blades.
You can also use the manual raise **** to start to raise it a little and then see if the headlight switch will operate it. Turn counter clockwise to open. Post back the results if that causes it to raise.
If that is not the cause then likely it is the headlight control module that is bad. The module is a common problem point for the C5 headlights. It often cracks open allowing moisture and the following oxidation to cause problems. HCM is located below the passenger side head light and looks like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/97-04-C5-Cor...5YNceR&vxp=mtr
You can also use the manual raise **** to start to raise it a little and then see if the headlight switch will operate it. Turn counter clockwise to open. Post back the results if that causes it to raise.
If that is not the cause then likely it is the headlight control module that is bad. The module is a common problem point for the C5 headlights. It often cracks open allowing moisture and the following oxidation to cause problems. HCM is located below the passenger side head light and looks like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/97-04-C5-Cor...5YNceR&vxp=mtr
Thread Starter
5th Gear
Joined: Jul 2017
Posts: 5
Likes: 0
2004 Chevy Corvette right open problem.
You can try checking the condition of or replacing fuse #3 in the engine compartment fuse box. It might have a poor connection or even corrosion on the fuse blades.
You can also use the manual raise **** to start to raise it a little and then see if the headlight switch will operate it. Turn counter clockwise to open. Post back the results if that causes it to raise.
If that is not the cause then likely it is the headlight control module that is bad. The module is a common problem point for the C5 headlights. It often cracks open allowing moisture and the following oxidation to cause problems. HCM is located below the passenger side head light and looks like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/97-04-C5-Cor...5YNceR&vxp=mtr
You can also use the manual raise **** to start to raise it a little and then see if the headlight switch will operate it. Turn counter clockwise to open. Post back the results if that causes it to raise.
If that is not the cause then likely it is the headlight control module that is bad. The module is a common problem point for the C5 headlights. It often cracks open allowing moisture and the following oxidation to cause problems. HCM is located below the passenger side head light and looks like this:
http://www.ebay.com/itm/97-04-C5-Cor...5YNceR&vxp=mtr
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