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Just got a 2001 C5 Coupe. When I turn the headlights on, they pop up without issue. When I turn them off, they drop down and then there’s a loud grinding sound for 3-4 seconds from the passenger side light area. Do I need a new headlight motor, or is there possibly a simpler repair? Thanks!
Just be sure those are for Corvette. The F bodies have a different length shaft and if that is the case you will be taking the motors apart if you wish to keep them. I looked at the Amazon listing and they list for a corvette but picture a F body. I looked up the other wiper motors from that company and they have the same exact F body pictures but list for firebird.
If I had more time on my hands I’d probably go for the gear replacement, but I’m thinking I’ll replace the entire motor assembly to save time.
Does the replacement motor bring same nylon gear? If it does it will wear out again, I went cheap purchased a set of nylon gears each laste about a year. Now I purchased the brass gear.
On my 98, I replaced the gear with the brass replacement about 2 years ago on the driver side.
The motor was not glued together - it was serviceable, and not a tough job.
I still have the other metal gear in a box in the garage.. the passenger side has not failed yet!
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C5 Headlight Grinding Sound
