Headlight Issue
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From: Ohio
Headlight Issue
I have been struggling with a headlight that does not always pop up. The issue is intermittent and when it does not pop up I manually adjust it up and it then will work for a little bit until it happens again. The motor does not grind or make any other kinds of noises. I sourced a used headlight control module hoping that would fix the problem. I installed the new module and still have the same issue. It is only the passenger side headlight that has this issue. When it is not popping up the headlight is on but in the down position. Anyone run into this issue?
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Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2018
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From: SC
I have been struggling with a headlight that does not always pop up. The issue is intermittent and when it does not pop up I manually adjust it up and it then will work for a little bit until it happens again. The motor does not grind or make any other kinds of noises. I sourced a used headlight control module hoping that would fix the problem. I installed the new module and still have the same issue. It is only the passenger side headlight that has this issue. When it is not popping up the headlight is on but in the down position. Anyone run into this issue?
Thank You!
Thank You!
Melting Slicks
Joined: Nov 2014
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From: Havre de Grace Maryland
Try disconnecting the connector between the headlight motor and Actuator Control Module and make sure all the connectors are tight. My passenger headlight motor was replaced and shortly after it started occasionally not going up. I cleaned the connections and made sure they were tight and have had no further issues.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Jun 2018
Posts: 756
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From: SC
My turn **** just spins but the pop up usually works. Why would I have the bolts on the gear box vs glued on a 2002? Isn't that year supposed to have gear box glued together? Is that the onky difference?
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2016
Posts: 761
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From: Buchanan GA
I have a 99 coupe that experiences the same issue. Lots of good info elsewhere in the forum on things to look for. For me it usually ends up being the bump stops being worn with a big divot and allowing the linkage to travel too far and bind up. It happens pretty quick because I drive mine quite often at night so I keep a bag of them just in case. Link to product just to show you the part. Not endorsing the vendor.
https://www.corvettecentral.com/c5-97-04/lights-lamps/headlight-housing-motor/97-04-headlight-stop-bumpers-insulators-set-of-2-445027
https://www.corvettecentral.com/c5-97-04/lights-lamps/headlight-housing-motor/97-04-headlight-stop-bumpers-insulators-set-of-2-445027
