vetteson91

I've got some type of problem with the left headlight. Sometimes it doesnt roll up, it stops halfway and keeps trying for a bit then gives up.

Also, if you roll them down and put them away, you'll hear the little motor still going and doing some loud unhealthy sound as if it were still trying to get it rolling even though the light is concealed beneath the hood.

Anyone else know what's going on and what to do? I don't want to have to take it apart, I dont even know what to look for!

Frizlefrak

You will have to take it apart.

The gears are stripped and the bushings need to be replaced. Rebuilding one isn't brain surgery, buy the kit and take your time.....it will work fine when you're done.

aminnich

Actually it is an easy and inexpensive repair. 99% of the time the gears are fine and just the bushings need replaced. This link will help and contact me if you need more info.
http://home.comcast.net/~zrjuan/headlight.html

mrmtrtrnd

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I'll be redoing mine this spring and there is a lot of information here and the guys will help with anything you need.

jaa1992

There is also a sticky in the c4 tech section with more pictures.

RRT vette

Your nylon bushings have turned to powder and is causing your problem. You can purchase the bushings inexpensively. Took me about 2 hrs to replace them. It helps to have a guide while doing it. I believe the bushings came with instructions. The headlights will work like new.

vetteson91

Where can I buy them, and should I do both of them then?

RRT vette

http://www.corvettemagazine.com/comp...1988-1996.html

http://www.ecklers.com/product.asp?p...4&dept_id=1476

I would replace both. After you finish the first one...the second one will take half as long since you know what you will be doing. There are three bushings in each headlight.

Not sure which year car you have, but I'm guessing '91.

Frizlefrak

If one has failed, the other isn't far behind. Do both.

pologreen1

seems to be a good philosophy period.

Frizlefrak

At the very minimum, the bushings are powder.....which can lead to gear failure.

dream vette21

Anyone know where i can find the lazy eye mod kit for my c5 ive looked all over and found nothing but pics..

dukeallen

Try necro posting in the C5 section
ibtl

Frizlefrak

I'm sure they have a 3 year old thread you can resurrect....

WAIT!!!!......what was that?? Did you guys hear that noise?? OMG....it's CROCAMONGA!!!!

dukeallen

That croc's a goner

mrmtrtrnd