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Old Dec 14, 2017 | 02:42 PM
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So when I turn my headlights off, my driver side headlight won't go completely flush. It actually closes all the way likes its suppose to, then barely pops up and stays there.
When it does do this, I can make it close back to normal by quickly switching the headlights to on/off.

Anybody know what could be causing this? Thanks in advance!




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Have you checked the rubber bump stops? You might need to replace them.

Also, there is a TSB regarding this issue, that calls for shimming the driver's side motor.

There are 4 rubber bump stops per headlight assembly: 2 for "Close" and 2 for "Open". Check the following pictures to see where they are located.

CLOSE


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For some reason I couldn't find the bump stops that are shown in the top picture. I'll look again and see if they are missing.
However I did see those bump stops that are shown on the bottom pic and they are all there.
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Well I finally got my lazy butt out in the garage and checked out that bump stop. It is the exact same one that is on the second picture that’s missing. I will find a new one and put it in so hopefully that fixes the problem! Thanks again guys
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Originally Posted by tnmotown
Well I finally got my lazy butt out in the garage and checked out that bump stop. It is the exact same one that is on the second picture that’s missing. I will find a new one and put it in so hopefully that fixes the problem! Thanks again guys


rodneydickman.com sells them....take a look. They are called "insulator bump stops" and sell for $2.75 each

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Well I finally got my lazy butt out in the garage and checked out that bump stop. It is the exact same one that is on the second picture that’s missing. I will find a new one and put it in so hopefully that fixes the problem! Thanks again guys
I gave you a direct link to them in Post #2
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rodneydickman.com sells them....take a look. They are called "insulator bump stops" and sell for $2.75 each
I got a bunch of fuel line hose will I will try and use instead. I’ve read some people just use 1/2” of it and tack it on.

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I gave you a direct link to them in Post #2
Yes you did, which directed me right to it
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