Anyone got advice on third gen headlights not going back down once put up
Thanks Paul >:(
Third gen headlights
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V8 Firebird Paul
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Re: Third gen headlights
Have a look through the Electrical Technical section, this is a common problem I believe. The answer could be there.
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Quite often it's a problem with the gear in the motor housing. It's easy to repair which is the good news, you're best bet is to purchase the gear and also the 3 short dowels that fit into the gear wheel. They are available from e-bay or somewhere like Top Down Solutions, i'd post a link but still at work and e-bays blocked 
You'll need to take headlight unit out though to replace this, again not too difficult. The motor has 3 bolts which holds cover on, undo these and the nut at end of drive shaft and the cover pops off easily. Simply a case of removing existing gear, the remnants of the 3 plastic dowels which supported it and replace with new items.
You'll need to take headlight unit out though to replace this, again not too difficult. The motor has 3 bolts which holds cover on, undo these and the nut at end of drive shaft and the cover pops off easily. Simply a case of removing existing gear, the remnants of the 3 plastic dowels which supported it and replace with new items.
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With an official 325 horse power and 405 lbs of torque
With an official 325 horse power and 405 lbs of torque
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Re: Third gen headlights
Thanks very much
Will check that out
Will check that out
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Here's what i mean http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/87-92-Firebir ... 337f343450
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Re: Third gen headlights
I have moved this topic into Electrical where it should be seen more and get the answers to this problem quicker.
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