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Old Jul 3, 2022 | 07:26 AM
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I did a minor adjustment on right headlamp, last night I turned lights on, they came up but the left one went partially down. I pulled over and bought up manually but wouldn’t come up completely, but 80% up. No grinding noise both are now brass gears, I’m wondering if I needed a spacer when re install y gear cover not sure. Happy 4th you all. 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸
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Old Jul 3, 2022 | 09:03 AM
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IMO, get new motors. No muss no fuss and will last you another 20 years

40 bucks each

https://www.ebay.com/itm/28407138941...Cclp%3A2047675
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Old Jul 5, 2022 | 12:41 AM
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Old Jul 5, 2022 | 05:01 PM
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New motors aren't needed unless there is a grinding noise. There is a GM TSB for your issue. Give it a quick google. you'll find it easily.
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Old Jul 5, 2022 | 06:54 PM
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^ not true. I've had issues with my motors before that were unrelated to the gear. They do fail over time.
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Old Jul 5, 2022 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by jdmvette
^ not true. I've had issues with my motors before that were unrelated to the gear. They do fail over time.
you probably had an electrical problem. Motors don’t fail unless they have a grinding noise. Follow gm’s bulletins.
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Old Jul 5, 2022 | 07:42 PM
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^ wrong again. This is why one shouldn't assume things.
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Old Jul 5, 2022 | 07:56 PM
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^ Well, then you’re probably the first c5 owner in history with a motor problem that doesn’t involve electrical and broken gear. 😂😂😂😂😂
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^ Im an original owner and former corvette tech. I can’t teach the stupids.





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