JD_AMG

Update. Fixed the issue, I didn't think the wiring harness look all that corroded at all, especially after I cleaned it. Well that was it, I spliced into it and now it works.

JD_AMG

Manually raise or lower both headlights so they are the same. Then turn on the headlights, they should be in sync then.

Check the little yellow bumper things, I bet one fell off. Check the arm while you are in there and make sure its tight and the nut holding it on didn't come loose.

99WS6MAN

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Anyone else have this problem? I have the same issue wihere there is 3/8 difference when my driver side light comes up so it looks like a lazy eye.

1Bad_Hawk

my driver headlight stopped coming up so i manually cranked it up. Now it comes up down but it makes thta horrible noise, im just wanting to know whats the fix for that problem. Ive seen people say buy the brass gears but then ive seen people say dont buy them Help Thanks

FCar2000TA

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Should I fill up the inside of the motor with grease? I'm going to use white lithium grease.

gto65lvr

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if you are replacing the factory stripped plastic gear then no it will be too thin. I think just enough wheel bearing type grease/multi purpose will do the trick. just enough to coat things like when you took it apart.

FCar2000TA

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replacing the plastic gear with aluminum ones.

gto65lvr

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coat them good, just don't pack the motor. Dude that sells those gears I thought supplied a packet of grease with the epoxy. I had to do the same thing with one of my motors. Otherwise a standard wheel bearing grease coating them is good white lith. will not keep things coated too thin

FCar2000TA

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They did come with grease, but I lost it.

NC01TA

If all else fails, use whatever he is using in his hair.
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FCar2000TA

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I don't think I want what is in his hair these days...

Blackpanther99

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I just lightly coated mine with grease. Havent had an issue.

Bronze gears that is.

silverTransAm140

Just replaced headlight motor gear on both. when I did a little research on how to do this I didnt see anyone say to do this so I thought I would share. Just take the whole light assembly off the hinges and you will have plenty of room to work. do this by taking off the plastic headlight cover in the front with your lights up. then 4 screws hold on the light cover (painted peice). then 2 bolts for the hinge that you will take off later. you will need a torx for the hinge part. take off the support that goes to the motor first. This is easier if you loosen the tension on it by slightly lowering the light. when this is off finally take the light assembly off the hinge. now you should see what i have in the picture. IF you carefully lay the lights up there you dont have to remove those wires. the third screw for the motor is still a PITA but at least you can see it. to take the motor apart you need to get the wiring free from its holder for more room to work with it. take your time and its really easy fix. I went with plastic gears because I am cheap and dont use my headlights much.

GNO22

Just wanted to let you know that I tried your free fix and it works like a champ. It's only been two days, so I will have to check back in with yas after some time.

I can not thank you enough for sharing your knowledge. It was very detailed and most helpful. That sound was aweful!

Thanks again!

GNO

JUSTINSWS6

On my 02 trans am my passenger side headlight is only going up half way. Any ideas what it is? The motor is only a year old

vanwyk99

I went to turn on my lights and there was nothing. No grinding or sounds at all. Checked all fuses and they all looked good. Checked connections they looked good also. 20 min later i tried again and they came up? any idea what this is????

MMWS6

Searched "headlamp horrible noise" and landed me here. Guys... awesome... just great! Took me all of 10 mins to do the free fix and can drive it again! I refused to move it making that noise.. lol This site has been a wealth of knowledge and again, big thanks here. Very new still to the Firebird scene and imagine you guys just saved me a few hundred easy

gnomee

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Very strange for both lights not to do anything.

The system is pretty straight forward so I would take a look at the switch itself.

There is a DRM(Daytime Running Light Module) that may be in between the switch and the lights but I'm 90% sure it isn't so I vote your switch is going bad.

blaze_400

Just replace the motors in my 89 formula, now the headlights will come up but they won't go down. Is there a relay that I'm missing are is it in the switch

NoSloZ_1

is there a way that i can make my headlights stay up all the time? one motor is stripped out and the other one just stopped working all together today.