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Go to the middle page and read Common headlight motor problems. This may help you find the answer.
I'm going to the junkyard tomorrow myself because the housing on my DS kept coming loose and this time it did grind up my brass gear. I'm tired of gluing it. I'm just going to repair this one again, but at the same time I'm going to have some back ups. Good luck.
Go to the middle page and read Common headlight motor problems. This may help you find the answer.
I'm going to the junkyard tomorrow myself because the housing on my DS kept coming loose and this time it did grind up my brass gear. I'm tired of gluing it. I'm just going to repair this one again, but at the same time I'm going to have some back ups. Good luck.
That repair does not have the extra bracket that is included in the "rodney" kit I linked above. That is why I chose it over franker's kit. Gluing alone is just not suffcient.
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That repair does not have the extra bracket that is included in the "rodney" kit I linked above. That is why I chose it over franker's kit. Gluing alone is just not suffcient.
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yeah, I've tried that kit on my passenger side motor and had nothing but problems. The motor would not want to activate upon turning the headlights on and I believe its because the brace put so much tension on the case that the motor thought it was at a stop position due to the pressure... I had to replace the whole motor with a new one and ditched the kit. The NEW motors do NOT need glue, they fixxed the design and they now have screws you can unscrew to open the gear housing and replace the gear, which is another reason I opted for the new motor...
You're right. That's why the housing on mine keeps popping and grinding.
The problem with our headlight motors is that it keeps torquing away even when the tab reached the stopper. In time it doesn't matter if it's vinyl or brass gear they will break. This was a bad design from GM.
Ok you're not going to believe this, it appears now that my PASSENGER SIDE headlight motor has stripped its gear...I have TWO BRAND NEW HEADLIGHT MOTORS...NON REMAN... BRAND NEW METAL GEARS...PROPERLY INSTALLED...Stripped headlight motors! within 2 months of installation. I dont understand whats going on...
I found out what the problem was. SOMEHOW The Gears came loose from the arm which the gear spins and got crooked inside the housing causing them to strip as only a the edges were meshing with the motor and the stress over the small area caused them to shred. Replaced one of the gears, reused a plastic one for the passenger side and will be replacing that one later... but they work fine now.
Well, my nylon gear shredded within 2 weeks of installation. I took it out and put in another spare and this one only lasted TWO DAYS before shredding. They're all shredding in the exact same place... the inner most corner of the gear and not the direct center of the gear. Whats causing this? Why is this happening?
Also what is this motor housing you're talking about and how do I tighten it?
Well, my nylon gear shredded within 2 weeks of installation. I took it out and put in another spare and this one only lasted TWO DAYS before shredding. They're all shredding in the exact same place... the inner most corner of the gear and not the direct center of the gear. Whats causing this? Why is this happening?
Also what is this motor housing you're talking about and how do I tighten it?
Were they new? I just bought new ones so I can get the lifetime warranty.
The loose housing there's really nothng you can do to tighten it. I've learned that brass gear tends to ruin the motor housing in the long run.
Were they new? I just bought new ones so I can get the lifetime warranty.
The loose housing there's really nothng you can do to tighten it. I've learned that brass gear tends to ruin the motor housing in the long run.
The headlight motor itself is no more than 3 months old. Yes the gears were all brand new nylon gears. Im guessing I have to replace the motor again eh?
The headlight motor itself is no more than 3 months old. Yes the gears were all brand new nylon gears. Im guessing I have to replace the motor again eh?
If you have the lifetime warranty then just get a new one.
I think only cardone is making them. Not my favorite, but no choice. Plus it is lifetime warranty.
Its been a while since I've been on the forum. Hope everyone is doing well. I still have my camaro! Unfortunately, the slave cylinder and clutch has went...
been a while but looks like i'm back in the game thanks to my brother. he went and bought an'02 bird, and since i'm a technician at the nissan place...
3 weeks ago
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