Headlight won't open sometimes (passenger side)
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Headlight won't open sometimes (passenger side)
There are times when I turn on the headlight switch that only the driver side headlight goes up (the passenger side stays down). I then turn the lights off and try again, and after a few tries it finally decides to go up.
What should I be looking at to fix the issue? Thanks!
What should I be looking at to fix the issue? Thanks!
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I found 2 sources that sells metal gears (one place sells brass, the other sells aluminum). The one that sells brass gears also includes a reinforcement brace to keep the motor together so that it doesn't only rely on epoxy. It also includes grease, epoxy, and a new rubber bumper.
I would post the URL but am pretty sure this vendor is not a sponsor.
EDIT - the place that still sells brass also sells aluminum at a slightly lower price. Should I go with brass or aluminum?
Last edited by Jeff 97 Formula; 08-27-2011 at 08:38 AM.
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You don't need to replace anything. You can do the free fix. Just disconnect the motor from the headlight. Then with the manual **** on th motor rotate the shaft 180 degrees and reconnect it to the headlight. The motor only uses one side of the gear. The other side is still functional. I have done this twice with my 1995 firebird and they are still going strong on the original motors.
Good Luck!
Art
Good Luck!
Art
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I just lost my drivers side gear a day ago, going to order 2 of these kits (replacing passengers side while I'm at it )
http://www.top-downsolutions.com/hea...tte-p-128.html
http://www.top-downsolutions.com/hea...tte-p-128.html
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I just lost my drivers side gear a day ago, going to order 2 of these kits (replacing passengers side while I'm at it )
http://www.top-downsolutions.com/hea...tte-p-128.html
http://www.top-downsolutions.com/hea...tte-p-128.html