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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 06:33 PM
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One of my headlights wont pop up. Can anyone give me an idea where to find parts to fix that? Thanks.
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 06:38 PM
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is it grinding or making no noise at all? if it does nothing you can try unplugging the connection and cleaning the terminals or you can order metal gears and this site shows how to install or you can buy the plastic gears for about $13 at advanced auto and follow the install guide for replacement.
http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/headl...tm#MetalGuide2

I just installed new plastics over the wknd and it was super easy.
Bill

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Doesnt make any noise....just randomly stopped popping up. Thanks for the quick reply
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Old Sep 9, 2009 | 07:13 PM
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your welcome I would check the connection first, easiest way to do that is to use the manual raise **** to bring it up, if you cannot get the light to raise manually then I would say thats a good indication the gear is stripped, if it does raise by hand and the connections are clean and corrosion free, no breaks or mashed spots in the wires then it is probably safe to say your motor is toast.
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 05:42 AM
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your welcome I would check the connection first, easiest way to do that is to use the manual raise **** to bring it up, if you cannot get the light to raise manually then I would say thats a good indication the gear is stripped, if it does raise by hand and the connections are clean and corrosion free, no breaks or mashed spots in the wires then it is probably safe to say your motor is toast.
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Yeah, no movement at all sounds like an electric problem for sure.
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 12:52 PM
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When the POS gear strips you will hear it. The motor itself will also sometimes go bad......
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Old Sep 10, 2009 | 02:08 PM
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If it's not making any noise it may also be stuck. Check the lever that goes from the motor to the headlight and make sure it's not stuck on one of the stops.
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