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Old Jul 21, 2011 | 11:17 PM
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got some issues with my headlights. my pass side motor housing was cracked so i got a new lifetime warranty unit from orieley auto parts. installed it and now my lights are out of sync. the actual lights come and go with the switch but the motors are out of whack. the drivers side works just like it should but the pass is, light on and cover down or light off cover up. im stumped ive tried a few diff things but no luck. anybody had this happen? i know there is a headlight thread but damn 60 pages i cant find anything.
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 09:58 AM
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What is the year, make, and model of your car? I have some answers that might help you.
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 06:59 PM
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Its a 2000 ws6. I have no idea what is going on. I tried everything I can think of.
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Old Jul 22, 2011 | 11:33 PM
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More than likely when you reinstalled the light the little are is on the wrong side of the stops. Double check your install very carefully by comparing it to the driver side light.
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It sounds like the wires are crossed in the connector on the motor circuit. Switch polarity on wires.
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Old Jul 23, 2011 | 10:39 AM
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I'm just gonna get them to order me a new motor. It has a lifetime warranty so I don't want to ruin that. Damn these trans am headlights are a nightmare. Should have just bought another camaro. headlights are the only problem this thing has given me since I got it for a dd. And it is an ongoing battle it seems.
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