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May 17, 2010 | 10:31 AM

ws6on19s

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Headlight motor issue

I'm having a problem with the driver headlight motor, it runs fine when the lights are turned on but continues to run for about 10 sec when i shut them off and when just the parking lights are on the headlights flip up but are not lit. the relay checks out ok, any suggestions thanks

May 17, 2010 | 10:38 AM

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check the connector plug. i had a similer concern on a buddies car and the connector was all corroded and ****. pulled it apart, cleaned the contacts and it was fine after that. just a suggestion.

May 17, 2010 | 10:38 AM

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One thing I noticed as the car is running and driving. If I put on the head lights, they flip up. IF I want just running lights (parking), they will remain up. Otherwise they will close immediately.

May 17, 2010 | 10:46 AM

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when i unplug the driver motor the passenger works fine, i can turn the fogs and parking lights on and the light wont flip up once i plug the driver side in they will both go up, i'll check all the connectors today.

May 17, 2010 | 11:21 AM

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I believe you have to change the gear in the motor.

May 17, 2010 | 11:28 AM

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Originally Posted by Krazy98Z28

I believe you have to change the gear in the motor.

Yea, now that I think about it, maybe its worn a certain way where the teeth catch well one way, and has a delay on the other. Maybe a disection is in order.