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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 11:32 AM
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I just got home with my '02 WS6. The only problem it has is with the drivers side headlight motor (got him to lower the price quite a bit because of it )

The problem is that when you turn off the headlights, the motor wants to run for another 5 seconds or so. It sounds like the motor is in a bind when its running. The light works just fine, and it doesnt do it when you turn the lights on. Do i need a new motor for that headlight, or could something else be causing the problem?

Thanks for any help someone can give.
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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 11:40 AM
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Yeah, your motors gettin ready to take a crap. You have 2 options, A- Replace the motor, B- Spin the gear to the un-used portion.

You must have missed this sticky at the top of the forums-> https://ls1tech.com/forums/pontiac-firebird-1967-2002/177470-firebird-headlights-all-comments-questions-regarding-headlights-go-here.html
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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 11:50 AM
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I looked right over that sticky, thanks for the link
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Old Feb 17, 2007 | 03:03 PM
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I just did the 180 quick fix. Took me 10 min and saved me about $200
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Old Feb 19, 2007 | 04:15 AM
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get the brass gears. or pay the dealership $250 to change the motor.
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