Headlight Problem

[Nbajwill55]

Maybe I put it on the wrong forum....
As most of us know, the headlights on the Firebirds have never been perfect. As is the case with my third 1998 Firebird. The drivers side motor keeps spinning and grinding every time the headlight closes. This occurs for about 6 seconds, and then stops. Someone suggested it was a relay problem that doesn't tell the motor when to stop. Is there anything I can do about this or do i have to take it to the Stealership to get it fixed? Any help is greatly appreciated!!

[speedy-v6-camaro]

Search for it....there is a ton of people who have had the same thing.

['98 BlackBird]

I had the same problem and it is a very easy fix. Like speedy said, do a search.

[Nbajwill55]

Thanx for the posts guys, but after searching, this is the only thing i came up with

http://www.bfranker.badz28.com/headlightfix/#FreeGuide

Does his "free fix" sound right? and has anyone had any reocurring problems?

['98 BlackBird]

That is it!!!

[majeskyb]

Yep, the nylon gear gets worn down. The motor doesn't have a spot that it turn off, the circuit just cuts power when it senses an increase in load. All you have to do is flip the gear around. I also once saw someone who made brass gears for it, but don't know where (or who) sells them.

[FunkZ]

Originally posted by majeskyb:
I also once saw someone who made brass gears for it, but don't know where (or who) sells them.

Scroll up on that page... :D

[Galveston County]

What happens if you don't get that problem fixed?