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Old Oct 11, 2015 | 11:23 AM
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Car: 1986 Trans-Am
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Help with pop up headlights!!!!!

Hi. My left side headlight will raise, but will not lower unless I manually crank it down. Does this sound like an electrical problem or does it probably need rebuilt? It is a 1986 Trans-Am with a little over 100,000 miles and never driven in winter with very little night time driving. Thanks!!
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Old Oct 15, 2015 | 11:37 AM
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Re: Help with pop up headlights!!!!!

Likely the little plastic discs in the motor housing need to be replaced. You can get them from top-downsolutions or make your own. I bought a foot of 1/2 inch Delrin and cut pieces off to make the discs. Need a little sanding to fit but cost almost nothing. Do both sides while you're at it.
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Old Oct 15, 2015 | 09:26 PM
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Re: Help with pop up headlights!!!!!

Even if there is no motor noise? The driver side doesn't try to close or anything.....but it manually goes down very easy.....that is why I was hoping it was an electrical problem??? Going to look at it tomorrow. Thanks Base91!
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