BadGTho

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Hey guys,

when your 4th gen's headlights are closed, if you tug up on them gently, how much play is there? what's acceptable?

one of mine has more than the other, and i can;t seem to eliminate it. the greater amount of play is maybe 1/4-1/2 inch up.

thanks!

BadGTho

iTrader: (6)

wow no one knows? can a few people go check.. please???

98LS1Formula

iTrader: (23)

it my experience the play varies on the condition of the motor
I dont think there is any specific tolerence for them and if there is maybe a collision shop would know

And stop tugging your headlights, you'll go blind : P

BadGTho

iTrader: (6)

Ok thanks. the motor does not seem to be where the play comes from.. because when up they are tight.

anyone else have any info?????????

98LS1Formula

iTrader: (23)

well when you think about it what else would cause resistance on keeping the headlights down?

My one car has a weak motor on one side and you can lift the closed light up about an inch farther than the good side

BadGTho

iTrader: (6)

interesting. well when i pull up on the headlight, i see the linkage moving, and not the motor.. but your point is good and i'll investigate.

do you ever notice that when closed the headlight flaps in the breeze? i don;t beleive that mine do.. but i really can't confirm.

98LS1Formula

iTrader: (23)

nah they dont move unless you manually move them up , I dont know what effect air force has on them while driving for obvious reasons but my hunch is the motor

BadGTho

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OK good to know.

do me a favor.. when you get a chance, open your hood and watch what happens as you lightly tug on the headlight... then let me know.

Drumer919

iTrader: (2)

Mine flap in the wind.

Formula350

iTrader: (3)

I think the reason they don't move when they are up, is that the linkage flips into a more locked position, like your elbow.

Mine move around 1/8-1/4"

BadGTho

iTrader: (6)

upon a close inspection last night, the elbow analogy is valid. i'm not sure if it's a result of a damaged motor, but there is "wobble" in the elbow. i beefed up that little tab-bumpstop and that seems to have helped dramatically.

BadGTho

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that sucks. i hope mine don't

Adam013085

Mine that doesnt come up everytime has quite a bit more play than the one that works all the time.

JD_AMG

I can just get my fingers between them and the bumper. Check your bump stops, and tighten down everything connected to the motor.