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11-25-2013
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Cape Coral, FL
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Lazy headlight door
The drivers side headlamp door does not close completely. I have adjusted the knob on top of the motor and it takes out some of the play temporarily but it comes back loose.
Is there another adjustment? Is something worn and in need of replacing? Has anybody else experienced this problem? |
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11-25-2013
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Join Date: Aug 2005
Location: Iuka, Mississippi 38852
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Re: Lazy headlight door
More than likely its the 3 bushings inside the gear. They`ll be crumbled and almost turned into powder. They`re 1/2 inch in diameter and length. Take the whole headlight assembly out and put it in a good uncluttered work area. You can do it but its tricky. The passenger side won`t take half as much time with the experience you`ll have. Be sure and get 6 bushings as i`ve replaced about 5 sets and always found both sets to be in about the same contition.
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11-25-2013
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Cape Coral, FL
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Re: Lazy headlight door
I noticed some yellow granular residue under the motor on the passenger side but that one is working OK. I guess from your post it wont be for long. Where can I get the replacement bushings? Ecklers? I wouldn't expect GM to have anything for a 20+ year old car.
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11-25-2013
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Join Date: May 2007
Location: Peoria, AZ
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Re: Lazy headlight door
Ecklers, Madvet etc has them. Suggest buying enough for both sides
Step by step http://home.comcast.net/~zrjuan/headlight.html
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11-25-2013
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 Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Ontario
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Re: Lazy headlight door
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPj1kJm4AnU
I watched this video, basic tools. Did mine in under 90 minutes including removing and replacing the assembly in the car. I am not mechanically inclined. |
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11-25-2013
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 Join Date: Nov 2011
Location: Dunbarton NH
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Re: Lazy headlight door
"Pumpman" where does the handle come from? My family has been in the pump business for three generations. Pumps as in water pumps for your well.
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11-27-2013
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Cape Coral, FL
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Re: Lazy headlight door
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11-29-2013
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Join Date: Jul 2013
Location: Alabama
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Re: Lazy headlight door
I just added some pics of this operation. May be helpful to you. http://www.zr1.net/forum/showthread.php?t=21643
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12-02-2013
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Join Date: Nov 2013
Location: Cape Coral, FL
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Re: Lazy headlight door
Replaced the bushings in both sides over the weekend. Everything went smoothly. Took maybe 35 minutes each side. Headlights work perfectly now. The video was a great help.
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12-02-2013
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Join Date: Sep 2012
Location: Ontario
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Re: Lazy headlight door
Good to hear! Drive it like you stole it.
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