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Old Dec 3, 2020 | 01:28 PM
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Hello All, I need to replace my headlight actuators on both sides and am slightly confused. I have a 2001 vert, 6 speed manual with the auto headlight feature. In my searches on-line for the actuators I see that there are 2 options available - one with 2 wire and one with 3 wire. I'm not sure which ones I should purchase. I would appreciate some input.
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Old Dec 3, 2020 | 01:38 PM
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do your motors work?

Do you just need gears?

I believe its fairly rare for the motors themselves to go out... but the gears... thats another story.
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The driver side motor is dead (had the unit replaced over a year ago). Passenger side motor is good, gear is bad. Do I need to order a 2 wire set-up or a 3 wire set-up.
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i dont see anything pertaining to 2 or 3 wires in my parts searches only left and right... so I cant help you there.
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I replaced my drivers side on 03 Z06 and no mention of wires when i ordered from rockauto. How many wires on your existing set up? Go with that if it matters.
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I think early cars actuators were bolted together instead of glued and much easier to change gears. My driver headlight would pop up when I selected park lights and was grinding so I just replaced the entire motor 70.00 and turned the bumpers over and all was well. I seldom drive at night so should last for a long time.
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