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Head light

Posted: 7/10/24 9:20am Message 1 of 10
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Stafford, VA - USA
Joined: 8/28/2021
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Vette(s): 1995 Competition Yellow Coupe

My left head lamp clicks as it opens and closes. Sometimes it does not open all the way. What should I do to fix it.




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Re: Head light

Posted: 7/10/24 12:56pm Message 2 of 10
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Equinunk, PA - USA
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Vette(s): 1993 LT1 convertible triple black 4L60 2003 Zo6 Electron/Black 6 sp

It is time consuming,  and a tad fussy. The three little plastic pucks in the mechanism need to be replaced. The light will eventually stop opening but make a bunch of noise. If you are not mechanically inclined, let someone else fix it. The entire assembly will need to be taken out of the car. 




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Posted: 7/21/24 5:19am Message 3 of 10
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West Burke, VT - USA
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Vette(s): SOLD - "The Beast" - '90 ZR-1 (#682)
SOLD - "The Toy" - '70 Convertible
SOLD - "Betty" - '28 Ford Model A Tudor
SOLD - "BLKBRRD" - '78 Pontiac Trans Am
"BLUBYU" - '04 CE Coupe

As Mark says it is time consuming but it is a relatively easy project.  Years ago replaced the gears on both headlights on "The Beast" - the first one took longer than the second one.  By now there are probably YouTube videos out there that will walk you thru the process.




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Re: Head light

Posted: 7/25/24 6:45am Message 4 of 10
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Thank You I seen where you can get metal replacements gears.




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Posted: 7/31/24 7:57am Message 5 of 10
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Vette(s): SOLD - "The Beast" - '90 ZR-1 (#682)
SOLD - "The Toy" - '70 Convertible
SOLD - "Betty" - '28 Ford Model A Tudor
SOLD - "BLKBRRD" - '78 Pontiac Trans Am
"BLUBYU" - '04 CE Coupe

Yep, that's what I used.  Sorry I don't remember where I got them.




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Re: Head light

Posted: 8/7/24 8:46am Message 6 of 10
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Check out the Tech Section at Corvette Central. Excellent video and parts from them as well.




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Posted: 8/8/24 5:28am Message 7 of 10
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Check out mirrock corvettes video on head light motor repair and get educated prior to completing the job. No need for metal gear waste of $$. They are on YouTube and explain rebuild 




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Posted: 8/8/24 6:55am Message 8 of 10
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Vette(s): 1993 LT1 convertible triple black 4L60 2003 Zo6 Electron/Black 6 sp

I agree on metal vs plastic gears. When I replaced the little plastic pucks in the housing, the gears were in very good condition. I cleaned and added a good quality graphite grease and replaced them. Very smooth and precise movements. If the microswitches are operating correctly for start and stop, the gears take no abuse. Clean and lubricate. Should be sufficient. 




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Posted: 8/7/25 6:38am Message 9 of 10
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I did mine last winter passengers side was easy, drivers side was a little more difficult. Plastic gears are worn, you will see when you disassemble. 




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Posted: 8/8/25 12:25pm Message 10 of 10
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Cocoa, FL - USA
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Vette(s): 1990 C4 convertible Polo green/tan interior&top
1991 C4 ZR-1 red/tan
2020 C8 coupe Rapid blue/silver stripe/red interior

When I bought my first C4 the right lamp quit working, bought a new motor (expensive) and replaced it. When the other one quit working I had watched Mirrock’s YouTube video (qhttps://youtu.be/RBCrYvslp_o?si=-Bn0e_3K5QdNPV-R) and rebuilt it. That was four years ago and it’s still working. Have fun on your C4!




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