firehawkasw

i have a 2000 pontiac firehawk. recently when i turn my headlights off, the drive side headlight motor makes a buzzing noise after the headlight is closed. also when i lock my car with my key fob the headlights open and then shut. what could cause these issues and how can i fix them.

DisasterFormula

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Gears stripped out. Time to replace the motor. Get a new unit w/ a lifetime warranty.

Blue2KTA

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I purchased a motor from AutoZone for $74 w/lifetime warranty. I tried replacing the gear first but that failed a few days later so i went with the motor.

LS6427

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Do the free fix. Takes 10 minutes. Mine has lasted over 7 years doing it already. Replacing the motor is a bitch.

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Blue2KTA

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I tried the free fix too but i think those metal tabs on the motor just wouldn't hold firm so it stripped out again. Changing the motor is not that bad.

LS6427

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No need to go into the motor for the free fix though........maybe the tabs didn't hold after going in there.

How long did it take to change a motor?

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Blue2KTA

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Its been a while. I had the motor out twice. Once to swap the gear out then again to swap the motor. 2nd time about 20 minutes tops.