Headlight motors

[Intruder]

When I turn off my headlights, there is a clicking sound even after the headlights are fully closed. When only the parking lights are turned on the clicking sound is also heard when they are turned off even though the headlight motors should not have been energized.

[XfireZ51]

Need to replace gears in headlight motors.

[Intruder]

I was afraid of that. The headlights still extend and retract but the gears must be damaged. Corvette Central, here I come.

[GSJoe]

It's a quick and easy job. I just did it on my godson's '90. I got the gears at VettePros here in Charlotte which is quite local for me.

[We Gone]

Gears and or pellets in the motors need to be rebuilt.

How to change the headlight motor gear in a C4 Corvette - YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sPj1kJm4AnU)

[Intruder]

Thanks, guys. This looks like a good candidate for a winter project. I never drive this car at night anyway.

[1990 quasar blue]

Autozone as well as most auto parts stores have these "help" sections that have assorted parts. Look for part number 74410. They're window regulator plugs for fords. In either case they're cheap, local, and fit perfectly. There are videos on YouTube that will give you a step by step. Nothing to it.

[C4Ray]

Same thing happened to me ... Purchased new motor from Ecklers.

[secondchance]

Thanks, guys. This looks like a good candidate for a winter project. I never drive this car at night anyway.

Most likely it's just crumbled bushings. Replacement takes about 30 min. each side. I would start with assumption that it's just bushings rather then spend money on motors needlessly.
Stop by Wazoo get together and I'll replace bushings for you and check out the motors.

[dredgeguy]

Autozone as well as most auto parts stores have these "help" sections that have assorted parts. Look for part number 74410. They're window regulator plugs for fords. In either case they're cheap, local, and fit perfectly. There are videos on YouTube that will give you a step by step. Nothing to it.

Second Chance of Wazoo did mine at one of our maintenance days and I purchased part 74410 from Autozone and it costs something like $6. Done in 30 minutes. The 3 original bushings were dust. No need to replace the motor or gear.

[Intruder]

How many do I need for both sides?

[dredgeguy]

How many do I need for both sides?

Each light needs 3 pellets/bushings and I believe the $6 packet from Autozone has 4 so you will need two packs. It has been a while so just check how many in the package.

[Intruder]

Just ordered two packs off of 3 each from Ebay. When is the next Wazoo meet?

[dredgeguy]

Just ordered two packs off of 3 each from Ebay. When is the next Wazoo meet?

Not sure but will be posted in the Mid-Atlantic part of the forum

[5ABI VT]

ive had the pellets for like 3 years.. I may do it any day now.. tempted to get some nice hid projector setup for my car. I never use the lights so I never bothered but Ill take lots of pics anyways and post up. Just need something to do :)