Another headlight motor bad WTF?
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Another headlight motor bad WTF?
What is the deal here? I had just replaced the rightside motor about 4 months ago, now tonight I hear the all too familiar grinding sound coming from the left one. :banghead: :cuss :cuss :cuss
Does anyone know where is the cheapest place to order a new one? Thanks for all the help
[Modified by bigern34, 1:43 PM 5/16/2003]
Does anyone know where is the cheapest place to order a new one? Thanks for all the help
[Modified by bigern34, 1:43 PM 5/16/2003]
Melting Slicks
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Re: Another headlight motor bad WTF? (bigern34)
Forum Dealer - Fichtner Chevrolet.
Or you could get lucky and find someone in parts for sale forum that just went with non-popups and has an extra motor.
Or you could get lucky and find someone in parts for sale forum that just went with non-popups and has an extra motor.
Pro
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From: Woburn MA
Re: Another headlight motor bad WTF? (bigern34)
Mine has been replaced 3 times...
Right side on my 2000 coupe, it seems that the replacement parts are of lower quality than the original equipment.
Fortunately I am still under warranty (bought an extended warranty).
Ecklers has em for $189, AC Delco unit
Right side on my 2000 coupe, it seems that the replacement parts are of lower quality than the original equipment.
Fortunately I am still under warranty (bought an extended warranty).
Ecklers has em for $189, AC Delco unit
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Re: Another headlight motor bad WTF? (BostonVette)
unfortunately I have no warranty. At almost $200 a pop, they are not cheap. It is $$$ I could be putting into making more ponies. I replaced my last one with the Eckler's one. Was just wondering if there was a cheaper one, or a higher quality one out there. Thanks
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Re: Another headlight motor bad WTF? (YELLOHHH)
Think that I might need to start considering non-popup lights. Anyone have any luck or a particular model that they like? When 2 go bad within 4 months of each other, that is about $400 I could have bought a cam with or put towards a non-popup setup that I won't have to replace the motors. :rant:
Thanks for the support
Thanks for the support
Instructor
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From: Hampstead NC
Re: Another headlight motor bad WTF? (Sack Rat TT)
http://www.gmpartsdirect.com/
has the headlight motors for 146.01 shipped
97-99 LH #16523673
RH #16523674
[Modified by BackSpacer_C5, 9:57 PM 5/16/2003]
has the headlight motors for 146.01 shipped
97-99 LH #16523673
RH #16523674
[Modified by BackSpacer_C5, 9:57 PM 5/16/2003]
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Re: Another headlight motor bad WTF? (BackSpacer_C5)
Thanks BackSpacer_C5, this is a lot better price. The sting doesn't hurt as bad now, still sucks but the less $$$$ spent to fix it will help out. Thanks again :cheers: