1 Headlight won't open
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Racer
Joined: Nov 2012
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From: missouri valley ia
1 Headlight won't open
I recently purchased a 2000 coupe, the previous owner had the rh headlamp motor replaced before I bought the car. it will not open unless I open the hood and turn the **** a 1/4 of a turn manually, it then opens just fine. Since there is not a motor stop switch what can I do to repair this problem? The dealership that replaced the motor for the previous owner said there is not much they can do about it. TIA
Melting Slicks
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From: Havre de Grace Maryland
I sometimes have a similar problem with the passenger side headlight that I had the motor replaced with a GM new one. My fix is the same as yours, I back off (counter clock) the manual **** about 1/2 inch. I also cleaned the connection between the motor and control module and make sure the connection is tight.. I do not drive at night but do want the headlight to function properly should I need it. Each time I drive, at the end I open the headlight. Sometimes it takes a couple of on/off's to get the 'lazy' headlight to work. Maybe the issue is in the control module. Or maybe the **** tightens itself. 
Just another anomaly driving the C5.
Just another anomaly driving the C5.
Racer
Joined: May 2009
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From: Austin Tx
The right side headlight was doing something similar when I bought my 2000 coupe. Installed the bronze/brass gears. Kit also had a metal plate that attached to the side of the actuator to help prevent flex in the plastic housing. 15+ years later, the headlights haven't missed a beat. Think they will out-live me.
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