Need Help with Two Issues on My 2000 Convertible Corvette
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Need Help with Two Issues on My 2000 Convertible Corvette
Hi, I'm seeking some advice regarding two issues I've been experiencing with my 2000 convertible Corvette with a manual transmission.
1. High-Pitched Squeaking on Startup:
Every time I start my Corvette, I notice a high-pitched squeaking sound. However, after driving for a bit, it seems to subside, although I'm not entirely sure if it goes away completely. Any thoughts on what might be causing this and how to address it?
2. Noisy Passenger Flip-Up Headlight:
My passenger-side flip-up headlight works as it should when opening, but when it closes, it emits a loud grinding noise that lasts for about 20 seconds before stopping. It's quite annoying, and I'd love to know if anyone has encountered this issue and if there are any fixes or maintenance tips you can share
1. High-Pitched Squeaking on Startup:
Every time I start my Corvette, I notice a high-pitched squeaking sound. However, after driving for a bit, it seems to subside, although I'm not entirely sure if it goes away completely. Any thoughts on what might be causing this and how to address it?
2. Noisy Passenger Flip-Up Headlight:
My passenger-side flip-up headlight works as it should when opening, but when it closes, it emits a loud grinding noise that lasts for about 20 seconds before stopping. It's quite annoying, and I'd love to know if anyone has encountered this issue and if there are any fixes or maintenance tips you can share
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2. Noisy Passenger Flip-Up Headlight:
My passenger-side flip-up headlight works as it should when opening, but when it closes, it emits a loud grinding noise that lasts for about 20 seconds before stopping. It's quite annoying, and I'd love to know if anyone has encountered this issue and if there are any fixes or maintenance tips you can share
Last edited by yellow2007; Oct 5, 2023 at 06:52 PM.
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It is FAR cheaper, better, and faster to just replace both headlight motors.
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My headlight motors were rebuilt poorly by a prior owner, using plastic gears again. The housing was mauled, so no way to get a good seal. He had to use tie-wraps to keep the housing closed. If yours, upon disassembly, is in a similar condition, O'Reilly's offers the motors with a lifetime warranty.
I kept my rebuild kit hoping that, when the other one fails, the PO did a better job and the housing is salvageable.
I kept my rebuild kit hoping that, when the other one fails, the PO did a better job and the housing is salvageable.
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My headlight motors were rebuilt poorly by a prior owner, using plastic gears again. The housing was mauled, so no way to get a good seal. He had to use tie-wraps to keep the housing closed. If yours, upon disassembly, is in a similar condition, O'Reilly's offers the motors with a lifetime warranty.
I kept my rebuild kit hoping that, when the other one fails, the PO did a better job and the housing is salvageable.
I kept my rebuild kit hoping that, when the other one fails, the PO did a better job and the housing is salvageable.
mine are oem I know that. My dad bought it new and never replaced them
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Hi, I'm seeking some advice regarding two issues I've been experiencing with my 2000 convertible Corvette with a manual transmission.
1. High-Pitched Squeaking on Startup:
Every time I start my Corvette, I notice a high-pitched squeaking sound. However, after driving for a bit, it seems to subside, although I'm not entirely sure if it goes away completely. Any thoughts on what might be causing this and how to address it?
1. High-Pitched Squeaking on Startup:
Every time I start my Corvette, I notice a high-pitched squeaking sound. However, after driving for a bit, it seems to subside, although I'm not entirely sure if it goes away completely. Any thoughts on what might be causing this and how to address it?
best of luck.
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