LT1-LT4 Modifications 1993-97 Gen II Small Block V8

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Old May 2, 2009 | 07:15 PM
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I have a 97 trans am and the right light pops up after turning lights off? It comes up and goes down on command but after I turn it off it will go down and pop back up 90% of the way on its own??? the left works correctly, I have to manually roll it down to keep it down, but it does the same thing after I turn it back on. Anyone know whats going on?
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Old May 2, 2009 | 09:05 PM
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Anytime there's a problem with our headlights, I assume it's the gear. It sounds like it could be because the motor has a mind of it's own when the gears inside them are worn. If this is the case, I HIGHLY recommend getting some hard coated aluminum gears from Bfranker. I have them and they work awesome. Only problem is making sure you get the epoxy to seal right after installing. Here's his site....
http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/headlightfix/index.htm

I think it may be the gears, but if it's not, maybe someone will chime in.
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Old May 3, 2009 | 04:27 PM
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Thanks for the link, it was very helpfull. It seems from what the site states one of my "stops" are broken off and will need to be replaced.
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Old May 3, 2009 | 04:51 PM
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Yeah no problem man. Hope you get it taken care of!
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