Firebird Headlights--ALL COMMENTS/QUESTIONS REGARDING HEADLIGHTS GO IN HERE
07-13-2008, 09:23 PM
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WTF?
Now my headlights flip up in the oppisate direction, when I didn't even touch anything. And the arm is getting caught in between the plastic stop and another bolt.
Now my headlights flip up in the oppisate direction, when I didn't even touch anything. And the arm is getting caught in between the plastic stop and another bolt.
07-15-2008, 03:39 PM
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Need some help here on finding the new gear.... I went to the dealership and they tried to sell me the whole motor saying the gear by itself doesn't exist. I tried advanced and autozone and they both told me to go to the dealership lol.... any idea where to find it?
07-15-2008, 03:45 PM
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Need some help here on finding the new gear.... I went to the dealership and they tried to sell me the whole motor saying the gear by itself doesn't exist. I tried advanced and autozone and they both told me to go to the dealership lol.... any idea where to find it?
Heres a step by step write up for the temp FIX on that same page you can order the brass gears(aluminum now) to replace the plastic stock ones . Hope this helps.
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07-15-2008, 07:50 PM
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Gonna email him tonight, thanks again for this thread.
07-15-2008, 08:07 PM
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07-17-2008, 08:22 AM
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duuuuuude....go to oreillys...its about 60 bux for the whole motor and its lifetime warranty...i ordered brass gears before and i think the kit ran about...80?
anyways, cant beat a lifetime warranty on that motor.
anyways, cant beat a lifetime warranty on that motor.
07-20-2008, 01:41 PM
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I may have missed it in the previous twenty pages. My gear stripped out and I flipped it and it stripped again. I am going to get a metal gear and make sure the motor doesnt move.
My lights are dim on the drivers side which is the motor that stripped out. How do I bypass the motor so that my headlamps are not dim? I have tried pulling fuses any thoughts?
My lights are dim on the drivers side which is the motor that stripped out. How do I bypass the motor so that my headlamps are not dim? I have tried pulling fuses any thoughts?
07-20-2008, 06:03 PM
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I may have missed it in the previous twenty pages. My gear stripped out and I flipped it and it stripped again. I am going to get a metal gear and make sure the motor doesnt move.
My lights are dim on the drivers side which is the motor that stripped out. How do I bypass the motor so that my headlamps are not dim? I have tried pulling fuses any thoughts?
My lights are dim on the drivers side which is the motor that stripped out. How do I bypass the motor so that my headlamps are not dim? I have tried pulling fuses any thoughts?
07-20-2008, 06:13 PM
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I don't think they are related. Check the connector on the headlight for corrosion. You can put a meter on the connectors to make sure the voltage is good, but if it's low, check further up in the wire itsef as the connector crimps get corroded and it's hard to see. Sometimes you have to replace the headlight connector.
07-20-2008, 07:49 PM
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I don't think they are related. Check the connector on the headlight for corrosion. You can put a meter on the connectors to make sure the voltage is good, but if it's low, check further up in the wire itsef as the connector crimps get corroded and it's hard to see. Sometimes you have to replace the headlight connector.
07-21-2008, 11:39 AM
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I just ordered my complete assemble from Autozone today, they come with a lifetime warrantee! I already did the gear 180 deg flip and now I've stripped that side as well. Here is the info for the driver side from Autozone:
About this product:
Part Number: 49-125
Weight: 1.0 lbs.
Warranty: LLT
Pricing:
Unit Price: $73.99
*Core Value: $27.50
Total Price: $101.49
About this product:
Part Number: 49-125
Weight: 1.0 lbs.
Warranty: LLT
Pricing:
Unit Price: $73.99
*Core Value: $27.50
Total Price: $101.49
07-21-2008, 07:11 PM
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Different Headlight Problem My problem is a little different I have a 02 Collector's Edition, 50,000 miles, today the headlights came on by themselves, buckets up and lights on does not matter if the key is in the on position or cranked. Shut the car off they go back down. Does not sound like issue so many have had with the gears but not sure this is only the 2nd TA I have owned with the retractable lights other was a 91 shark nose did not have it long enough to experience any problems. Any idea's ....Thanks
07-21-2008, 07:46 PM
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headlights I may have missed it in the previous twenty pages. My gear stripped out and I flipped it and it stripped again. I am going to get a metal gear and make sure the motor doesnt move.
My lights are dim on the drivers side which is the motor that stripped out. How do I bypass the motor so that my headlamps are not dim? I have tried pulling fuses any thoughts?
My lights are dim on the drivers side which is the motor that stripped out. How do I bypass the motor so that my headlamps are not dim? I have tried pulling fuses any thoughts?
07-21-2008, 09:18 PM
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My problem is a little different I have a 02 Collector's Edition, 50,000 miles, today the headlights came on by themselves, buckets up and lights on does not matter if the key is in the on position or cranked. Shut the car off they go back down. Does not sound like issue so many have had with the gears but not sure this is only the 2nd TA I have owned with the retractable lights other was a 91 shark nose did not have it long enough to experience any problems. Any idea's ....Thanks
Check the parking brake thing and get back to me.