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Sep 29, 2011 | 11:37 PM

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My 1999 Trans Am has started to wink at me (only one side goes up) occasionally when I turn the lights on. I checked to make sure it was not physically blocked from going up by the hood or anything, so that can be counted out. Could it be a blown motor? It still does work, I just have to hit the switch a few times.

Sep 30, 2011 | 08:05 AM

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So, sometimes it comes up and other times it does not? If that's the case, you probably just have a blown gear.

Sep 30, 2011 | 02:11 PM

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So, sometimes it comes up and other times it does not? If that's the case, you probably just have a blown gear.

That crappy plastic one? I can just flip it around right?

Sep 30, 2011 | 03:03 PM

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That crappy plastic one? I can just flip it around right?

Usually, unless the plastic is just in bad shape. I tried to do that with mine and it immediately stripped out the other side. Of course, the headlight control module was out at the same time so it wouldn't stop running.

Sep 30, 2011 | 11:28 PM

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I had bad luck with the gear flip also. I also had bad luck with servicing gears on the stock motors because its difficult to secure the cover back on.

I just went to the Cardone motor. They have a removable/screwed cover, which will make gear changes easy in the future.

Oct 1, 2011 | 08:19 AM

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Okay, I'll try out the gear flip today, see how that works, and probably order some replacements soon. Thanks for the help

Oct 1, 2011 | 12:25 PM

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go with the brass gear, one time fix...I dont think that he is a sponsor here, but if you are interested, I will pm you a link.

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Oct 1, 2011 | 10:53 PM

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Also, I think next time, on the other side, I'm going to try taking it out from the bottom instead of the top. It'd probably be a lot easier

Oct 2, 2011 | 12:32 AM

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BTW - Not all brass gears are the same. If anyone goes that way, be sure to get the one with the rubber insert in the middle. There is a reason the stock gears also come with that insert...