@%#$ Headlight issue.
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Racer
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 293
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From: Columbus Ohio
@%#$ Headlight issue.
2004 Headlight motor issue.....
I have replaced the driver side headlight motor three times now. First the factory motor, then a motor from Mid America and now a motor from Amazon. The passenger side has never failed.
Stops are in great shape and everything is smooth, looks and works good until it starts grinding. Last motor only lasted about 20 cycles. Fourth motor about to go in.
Is there anything else I should look for?
I have replaced the driver side headlight motor three times now. First the factory motor, then a motor from Mid America and now a motor from Amazon. The passenger side has never failed.
Stops are in great shape and everything is smooth, looks and works good until it starts grinding. Last motor only lasted about 20 cycles. Fourth motor about to go in.
Is there anything else I should look for?
Instructor
Joined: Dec 2006
Posts: 153
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From: Southern CA
2004 Headlight motor issue.....
I have replaced the driver side headlight motor three times now. First the factory motor, then a motor from Mid America and now a motor from Amazon. The passenger side has never failed.
Stops are in great shape and everything is smooth, looks and works good until it starts grinding. Last motor only lasted about 20 cycles. Fourth motor about to go in.
Is there anything else I should look for?
I have replaced the driver side headlight motor three times now. First the factory motor, then a motor from Mid America and now a motor from Amazon. The passenger side has never failed.
Stops are in great shape and everything is smooth, looks and works good until it starts grinding. Last motor only lasted about 20 cycles. Fourth motor about to go in.
Is there anything else I should look for?
Tech Contributor
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 19,362
Likes: 1,128
From: Dyer, IN
2004 Headlight motor issue.....
I have replaced the driver side headlight motor three times now. First the factory motor, then a motor from Mid America and now a motor from Amazon. The passenger side has never failed.
Stops are in great shape and everything is smooth, looks and works good until it starts grinding. Last motor only lasted about 20 cycles. Fourth motor about to go in.
Is there anything else I should look for?
I have replaced the driver side headlight motor three times now. First the factory motor, then a motor from Mid America and now a motor from Amazon. The passenger side has never failed.
Stops are in great shape and everything is smooth, looks and works good until it starts grinding. Last motor only lasted about 20 cycles. Fourth motor about to go in.
Is there anything else I should look for?
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Racer
Joined: May 2006
Posts: 293
Likes: 29
From: Columbus Ohio
Appreciate the replies!
I did lube it up each time. It moves very smoothly. There is nothing dragging. Stock headlamp bulb.
As far as the brass gears.... I have seen a few posts over the years saying if you replace the plastic gear with brass then something else more expensive breaks.
Let me ask this...
What causes the headlight motor to stop running once it hits the stops? I tore the last one apart but did not see any limit switches.
I did lube it up each time. It moves very smoothly. There is nothing dragging. Stock headlamp bulb.
As far as the brass gears.... I have seen a few posts over the years saying if you replace the plastic gear with brass then something else more expensive breaks.
Let me ask this...
What causes the headlight motor to stop running once it hits the stops? I tore the last one apart but did not see any limit switches.
Racer
Joined: May 2009
Posts: 253
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From: Austin Tx
I did the brass gears over 10 years ago and they haven't missed a beat. The kit I used included a steel backing plate to prevent plastic housing from flexing under load.
No limit switches. It senses over-current when it hits the hard stop.
No limit switches. It senses over-current when it hits the hard stop.
Burning Brakes
Joined: Nov 2013
Posts: 1,121
Likes: 468
Appreciate the replies!
I did lube it up each time. It moves very smoothly. There is nothing dragging. Stock headlamp bulb.
As far as the brass gears.... I have seen a few posts over the years saying if you replace the plastic gear with brass then something else more expensive breaks.
Let me ask this...
What causes the headlight motor to stop running once it hits the stops? I tore the last one apart but did not see any limit switches.
I did lube it up each time. It moves very smoothly. There is nothing dragging. Stock headlamp bulb.
As far as the brass gears.... I have seen a few posts over the years saying if you replace the plastic gear with brass then something else more expensive breaks.
Let me ask this...
What causes the headlight motor to stop running once it hits the stops? I tore the last one apart but did not see any limit switches.
Race Director
Joined: Oct 2004
Posts: 12,859
Likes: 4,658
Appreciate the replies!
I did lube it up each time. It moves very smoothly. There is nothing dragging. Stock headlamp bulb.
As far as the brass gears.... I have seen a few posts over the years saying if you replace the plastic gear with brass then something else more expensive breaks.
Let me ask this...
What causes the headlight motor to stop running once it hits the stops? I tore the last one apart but did not see any limit switches.
I did lube it up each time. It moves very smoothly. There is nothing dragging. Stock headlamp bulb.
As far as the brass gears.... I have seen a few posts over the years saying if you replace the plastic gear with brass then something else more expensive breaks.
Let me ask this...
What causes the headlight motor to stop running once it hits the stops? I tore the last one apart but did not see any limit switches.
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