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Old Sep 1, 2004 | 08:40 AM
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Car: 88 Formula, 04 CTS-V, 06 Commander
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Transmission: 5 spd, B&M Short Throw
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Hi guys,

I am having healight problems. I have an '88 Formula. When I turn on my lights, they ( both headlights and parking lights) come on, but the headlight assemblies themselves stay down. After about 10-15 seconds, the passanger light will come up, but usually the driver's will not.

I have tried spinnig the **** on the motor, and it used to help but no longer does anything. Also when I shut the lights off, the drivers side motor **** spinns for a few seconds after they stop coming down.

I did some searching on the boards, and I think that the problem is a stripped headlight gear. I was wondering if TDS's Headlight Repair Kit will help my specific problem. Also are there any other products that might help?

Thanks for all comments.

KZad
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Old Sep 1, 2004 | 09:05 AM
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Car: 90 RS 'Vert, 88 IROC-Z, 88 Firebird
Engine: 305 ci tbi, 305 ci tpi, 350 ci tpi
Transmission: WC-T5, WC-T5, 700R4
Axle/Gears: 3.45, 3.27, 3.27
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Old Sep 1, 2004 | 01:02 PM
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Car: 88 Formula, 04 CTS-V, 06 Commander
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Transmission: 5 spd, B&M Short Throw
Thanks, Lon.

on a side note, my father has an 87 Corvette - similar problem, one stick down but when they both come up, they come up at different speeds. Will this kit work for his Vette too?


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