Whats wrong with my car? Headlight problem?

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Jan 8, 2009 | 07:04 PM

jebuzws6

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Whats wrong with my car? Headlight problem?

I just got off my car and locked it...all of a sudden the headlights go up and go back down and after the go down an annoying sound starts to arise from the passenger headlight... after like a few seconds it goes away... what is going on with my car? is this an electrical problem? alarm problem?..please help the noise is horrible and annoying..
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Jan 8, 2009 | 07:13 PM

1987firechicken

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Typical firebird break. Headlight motor gear is stripped and slipping. You need to take it out and turn the gear 180* for a temp fix or buy the brass gears. Head to the firebird section and you'll see it in the stickys

Jan 9, 2009 | 08:38 AM

98FreakZ

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exactly what he said

Jan 10, 2009 | 06:50 PM

jebuzws6

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where can i order or buy the gear?... I tried the temp fix but didnt work couple of the teeth on the gear are broken

Jan 10, 2009 | 07:39 PM

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On ebay they sell the bronze and aluminum gears and it comes with the glue and instructions to do it, ive done both of mine.They run about $42 for the aluminum and $45 for the bronze.

Jan 10, 2009 | 07:56 PM

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There is a site that has the brass kit for both of them, I ordered them a year or two back, they came with detailed instructions. it's really quite simple to do...i'll see if i can find the link and pm it to you.