Firebird Headlights--ALL COMMENTS/QUESTIONS REGARDING HEADLIGHTS GO IN HERE
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There is a sticky at the top of this section called: "Trans Am Headlights"
.... here is a link to it: https://ls1tech.com/forums/pontiac-f...eadlights.html
.... here is a link to it: https://ls1tech.com/forums/pontiac-f...eadlights.html
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hey i have a 97 T/A I bout the car with the headlights not working but they wear both broken anyway after hunting down the dam headlights truns out that when i put every thing together and went to turn on the headlights they strated to open/close/open/close/open/close and stay that way. it happen every time when i turn it on/off so if any one can help me plz give me ideas
ps i changed the headlight comp..
ps i changed the headlight comp..
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hey i have a 97 T/A I bout the car with the headlights not working but they wear both broken anyway after hunting down the dam headlights truns out that when i put every thing together and went to turn on the headlights they strated to open/close/open/close/open/close and stay that way. it happen every time when i turn it on/off so if any one can help me plz give me ideas
ps i changed the headlight comp..
ps i changed the headlight comp..
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I removed this piece (pictured below) and flipped the headlights up so I could get access to the front screws holding the headlight cover on... To my surprise, the headlight was functioning perfectly now...
I put everything but this piece back (it seems to hold the headlight assembly stable), my question now is, "Could this have seriously been the problem? Do I need this piece on, or can it stay off? and WTF is it?"
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(sorry, stole the picture from Brent Franker's site)
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It definetly a voltage problem. Check the connection between the wires and the headlight plug. Those plugs get corroded. I replaced both my low beam plugs with some insulated female spade connectors. That fixed it right up. Polarity isn't an issue for the bulb, so don't worry about that.
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I did away with my stock headlights so I can't take a picture. I used blue insulated female spade connectors like so:
![](http://www.extremeautoaccessories.co.uk/pics/1_1233258399.jpg)
This is what they look like without the insulation.
![](http://www.extremeautoaccessories.co.uk/pics/1_1225311857.jpg)
The blue ones are the proper size. They plug in like this:
![](http://www.autotoys.com/pics/femalespadeinstall.jpg)
You can also use some pink ones. They are heavy duty.
![](http://gregagogo.com/j-phone-how-to-6043-e-w.jpg)
If you've never used these before you will need a crimper to squeeze the wire to the connector. All these parts can be bought at your local autoparts store.
![](http://www.extremeautoaccessories.co.uk/pics/1_1233258399.jpg)
This is what they look like without the insulation.
![](http://www.extremeautoaccessories.co.uk/pics/1_1225311857.jpg)
The blue ones are the proper size. They plug in like this:
![](http://www.autotoys.com/pics/femalespadeinstall.jpg)
You can also use some pink ones. They are heavy duty.
![](http://gregagogo.com/j-phone-how-to-6043-e-w.jpg)
If you've never used these before you will need a crimper to squeeze the wire to the connector. All these parts can be bought at your local autoparts store.
Last edited by JasonWW; 07-07-2009 at 01:59 AM.
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Does anyone know where to find the yellow bumpstop cap the arm hits? One of mine fell off, and I need to find a replacement. When I turn the lights on, the headlight continuously goes up and down.
I am also open to some easy fixes to. Thanks!
I am also open to some easy fixes to. Thanks!
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usually when a headlight motor is acting up it grinds after it goes down and the headlights pop up with the parking lights on. from what i've seen a headlight motor not coming up can mean that the manual headlight **** is too tight.
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You mean the one located in the engine bay correct? When I look down at the closed lights I can see what appears to be an adjustable ****. Should I loosen that up or is that just for adjustment. It gives me the most trouble (well almost always) when they pop up from the "ambient light sensor" (Can. car). When I turn them on manually they both seem to work. Thanks man.
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If your little white stopper has fallen off or missing a chunk of it don't panic. All you need to do is grab a roll of electrical tape and just put enough wraps/turns of tape on the end were the stopper is or was. Works perfect!! Signs of a missing stopper is, the headlight goes fully down then pops up just a little, or it does a constant up/down/up/down