Headlight motor

[firebird19_99]

i just replace the headlight motor gear with the aluminum one. It worked well for the first few days. Now the thing wont move. I tried to raise it manually by the knob but it wont budge so i use a socket wrench and it loosens the knob so i can move it with my fingers and isnt stuck anymore. to add to that as soon as i loosen it with the socket and use the switch to raise the headlights it goes up and down perfectly but when i try to put them back up again it doesnt move. No grinding noise Btw. What could be wrong?

[flamingchicken]

Re: Headlight motor

As many threads as you post about problems, i would sell the dang thing.

As per question, does the motor make any noise at all, like its trying to move but binding??

[firebird19_99]

Re: Headlight motor

lol i know but all my other problems have been fixed and barely cost me anything now shes been running better than ever. As for this headlight motor no it makes no noise at all.

[Mighty Thor]

Re: Headlight motor

I replaced my vinyl with aluminum 8 years ago. Check and see if the gear is off track. Sometimes the housing is opening up because the glue won't hold it close. I used a clamp to close mine and I haven't had any problems with headlights anymore.

Just another thought: Remove the whole headlight assembly too and inspect that arm(motor to headlight) that guides it from moving up and down. There might be something wrong with that.