Headlight - Noise when closing
08-12-2002, 04:09 PM
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Headlight - Noise when closing
My drivers side headlight just started making this loud chattering sound for five seconds or so after it closes; like a ratchet overrun.
Any thoughts?
Thanks!
Any thoughts?
Thanks!
08-12-2002, 04:20 PM
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Re: Headlight - Noise when closing (billjax)
A gear is stripped in the actuator. Much discussion about simply replacing the gear but I don't think anyone's ever accomplished it - I'd let Mr. Warranty replace it! I didn't have the pleasure until about 75K miles, that noise is diabolical and even worse in the confines of the garage.
08-12-2002, 04:27 PM
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Re: Headlight - Noise when closing (TeeJay)
Tee Jay's right.
I've had the driver's side go bad twice. I'd have the dealer do it. I think it happen's alot. They knew what it was based solely on description.
I've had the driver's side go bad twice. I'd have the dealer do it. I think it happen's alot. They knew what it was based solely on description.
08-12-2002, 04:29 PM
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Re: Headlight - Noise when closing (TeeJay)
A gear is stripped in the actuator. Much discussion about simply replacing the gear but I don't think anyone's ever accomplished it - I'd let Mr. Warranty replace it! I didn't have the pleasure until about 75K miles, that noise is diabolical and even worse in the confines of the garage.
08-12-2002, 04:39 PM
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Re: Headlight - Noise when closing (WildKarrde)
Thanks for the replies so far - my first problem at 2100 miles!!
Will the mechanism ultimately fail and the light no longer raise/lower? Sounds like I'd better turn twilight sentinel off and call a dealer.
Crap!! :( :( :(
Will the mechanism ultimately fail and the light no longer raise/lower? Sounds like I'd better turn twilight sentinel off and call a dealer.
Crap!! :( :( :(
08-12-2002, 09:39 PM
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Re: Headlight - Noise when closing (billjax)
yep, that is it. i just had mine fixed last week. wish i could have spent the money elsewhere. but nothing ever goes right. all well!!!
08-14-2002, 11:43 PM
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Re: Headlight - Noise when closing (yellow01)
Yikes, mine's doing the same thing on the driver's side. I had a Fiero with popup headlights that never failed in the 6 years I had it. Are Corvette headlights so much more prone to failure?
08-15-2002, 04:54 AM
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Re: Headlight - Noise when closing (TeeJay)
A gear is stripped in the actuator. Much discussion about simply replacing the gear but I don't think anyone's ever accomplished it - I'd let Mr. Warranty replace it! I didn't have the pleasure until about 75K miles, that noise is diabolical and even worse in the confines of the garage.
I have taken out my stripped gear and am working on some replacement parts. I believe you can only open up the '97 & '98 model year motors, though. I will post when/if I get some parts.
Steve
08-22-2002, 12:59 AM
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Re: Headlight - Noise when closing (billjax)
I was in the same boat about 2 weeks ago. Dealer fixed it pretty quickly. Shouldn't have a problem getting it fixed
08-24-2002, 01:19 AM
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Re: Headlight - Noise when closing (billjax)
Dealer fixed mine this morning and said they'd gotten a lot of them to fix recently. Always the driver's side only for some reason.
08-29-2002, 02:26 PM
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Re: Headlight - Noise when closing (aseipos)
Anyone have the part # for what you need to replace on a 2000?
btw mine's the passenger side so its just luck of the draw probably. For the time being I turned off the twilight sentinel so the lights don't go up and down everytime I enter or leave my garage. I might leave it off to prevent it breaking again in the future.
btw mine's the passenger side so its just luck of the draw probably. For the time being I turned off the twilight sentinel so the lights don't go up and down everytime I enter or leave my garage. I might leave it off to prevent it breaking again in the future.
08-29-2002, 11:14 PM
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Re: Headlight - Noise when closing (deeb0)
Passenger side headlamp control drive actuator/motor GM # 16530236.
If you want a great deal on one of these, e-mail me and I'll put you in touch with the forum member who got me mine. He saved me major bucks!
[Modified by redriverjohn, 9:16 PM 8/29/2002]
If you want a great deal on one of these, e-mail me and I'll put you in touch with the forum member who got me mine. He saved me major bucks!
[Modified by redriverjohn, 9:16 PM 8/29/2002]
09-04-2002, 12:09 PM
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Re: Headlight - Noise when closing (billjax)
Pretty common C5 failure item. The dealer replace the left-eye on mine under warranty and said they have seen several with the same problem. Get it fixed before it hangs up and drives you crazy.
09-04-2002, 12:14 PM
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Re: Headlight - Noise when closing (billjax)
Mine happened about a year and a half ago, driver's side only. Dealer just replaced the whole assembly.
[Modified by David Lively, 10:15 AM 9/4/2002]
[Modified by David Lively, 10:15 AM 9/4/2002]
