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Old Sep 25, 2006 | 07:31 AM
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Hi all, finally got my C5 back to Australia and converted from left to right hand drive.

There are a few small electrical problems though, which is not surprising given the amount of wiring that would have to be relocated.

When the headlights are activated, they either close or open no problems, but after either the closing or opening, there is a loud noise from the left headlight which continues for about 10 s. It sounds like the electric motor is still trying to either close or open the light lid after the operation has already been completed. Anyone else experienced this problem?

Also, once activated, the windscreen wipers do not switch off unless you switch of the ignition. Anyone encountered this?

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Old Sep 25, 2006 | 08:25 AM
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Originally Posted by RussellNewnham
Hi all, finally got my C5 back to Australia and converted from left to right hand drive.

There are a few small electrical problems though, which is not surprising given the amount of wiring that would have to be relocated.

When the headlights are activated, they either close or open no problems, but after either the closing or opening, there is a loud noise from the left headlight which continues for about 10 s. It sounds like the electric motor is still trying to either close or open the light lid after the operation has already been completed. Anyone else experienced this problem?

Also, once activated, the windscreen wipers do not switch off unless you switch of the ignition. Anyone encountered this?

Thanks

Russ
Is the loud noise a grinding noise? If so sounds like a common gear issue, same gear as used in 4th gen Firebirds/Trans Ams.
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Old Sep 26, 2006 | 02:50 AM
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Yep, a grinding noise. Will source a new gear. Thanks for the advice.
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