How To Fix A Headlight Motor On A Firebird Trans am and Corvette Yourself
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- Опубліковано 4 жов 2024
- In this video I show how to replace the stripped headlight actuator gear in a pontiac firebird trans am. I show how to replace a headlight motor gear. This kit works with 1993-1997 Firebird, 1998-2002 Firebird and late style (Late 2000-2004) C5 Corvette plastic housing motors. TDS 500310 . How to replace a headlight motor gear on a c5 corvette.
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Did exactly what you did on a 2000 Firebird today...Everything BEAUTIFUL....Appreciate ya!
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Gotta do the same.
When I get bogged down with the complexities of my project car, I watch one of your videos and get a different perspective on my situation. Thanks, for that.
Thanks man I appreciate that..one step at a time and anything can get done
@@klowny1969 except for women, they are impossible to fix.....lol
This is definitely the easiest method I’ve seen on UA-cam, ordered left and right side , will see how it goes
good luck!
How was it?
I just finished my brake booster vacuum pump installation after watching your video on the subject, twice.
It only took me four nights after work all week.
Nice!! I'm glad I was able to help!!
Thanks for purchasing our headlight repair kit. Glad we could solve your headlight winking issue!
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@@klowny1969 Lon Salgren, owner of Top-Down Solutions
Nice instructional clip. I performed this operation several years ago, and started having random issues with the right side. I could rotate the gear manually and it would catch. However, last night neither one would open and had no noise and the headlights were on. Gonna have to dig into it today.
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@@klowny1969 I’m absolutely subscribed. I had a cold solder joint on the ground for those motors. Easy fix!
Just did mine on my 95. Has the single headlight setup and all I had to remove wad the bezel around the headlight. Was able to reach in and take out all the bolts.
Thanks for the video
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As always, great fix! Damn engineers can really over complicate something.
Thank you sir..nice car in your profile pic!!
Much easier than the way I was doing it by not removing the headlight assembly. Thanks!
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Hey man, I just wanted to leave a comment. I appreciate how you go into detail on the service of the vehicles you work. I really like the 81 Z28 by the way. Thanks for posting!
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Your video and step by step process worked. Thank you!!!
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By far the longest fix I've ever seen. I have the same problem. 98
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Plastic gears are junk. Nothing but trouble. Good thing the new kit comes with a brass gear. Nice work 👍
Yes this is an upgraded kit..props to TDS..thanks for stopping by.
Very good video I have the same color TA your working in in the video I'm unsure of your year mine is a 1995. You did a very thorough job and explained it very well thank you, I am now a new subscriber.
Thank you.glad I was able to help out
this makes me glad I have a Camaro
Lol yes!!
Yes this makes me want to get rid of my trans am
@@kennethdefreitas3120 fn crybaby
@@SKRooU2 keep it up you’ll be the one crying 😢
@@kennethdefreitas3120 Dude -if you can't man up and maintain your car, give it to me I can do it -and stop making threats online that you can't backup. I highly doubt you can back up your comments in real life if you cry about your car like a poonto LMAO
I watch your videos just waiting for the innuendo to ensue.
Lol..I hope I didnt dissappoint :)
Mine just recently started doing it on the passenger side, I got two kits from Hawk Motorsports to do both lights since one went bad. I've never done anything like this before and I'm nervous about screwing it up. I want to thank you for your video, it's better than most of the others I've seen. I also need to replace my 22 year old alternator as well, I just got an upgraded KG3 one from a truck at LKQ, I'm going to see if you have any videos about replacing that too.
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Perfect thanks for the instruction I'm sure i'll watch it again and again thanks Klowny and apprentice!!
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My 99 was a little different... The wire harness plug was slid in onto a peg... And the 3rd bolt holding the electric motor mount was really difficult to get at... Only 1 tooth was broken... But that was enough!
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Awsome vid Klowny,came at the best time bro my pass side in my 98 FORMULA need replaced you make it look easy,all the other backs cry in about the bottom bolt removal
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Do you have a parts list and/or another video about your projector assemblies? Do you find the projector to be much better than your high beam setup? Or is it more for the look?
I liked the intro better than the old one bro.
Lol thank you..its also supercharged..nice ride indeed
Really helped me out! Thank you
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Klowny you're a FUCKIN awesome mechanic dude 👍😁👍
Great video.. What do you have for your high beam Headlight ? Do you have a video for the low beam and high beam install ? Thanks
Looks like LMC Truck housing with an LED bulb. I have LMC truck housings for both my high and low beam. Pretend you have a 1989-1991 blazer when ordering. the housings are identical in size. The low beam ones have a chrome cap too, so you can do a direct halogen to LED bulb conversion.
Fantastic video. Great details and thorough.
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Thanks bro
Thanks for watching
Good stuff
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That looks like a one slick car Klowny. Certainly fortunate, love the American cars, I am stuck with European rubbish.
Yes that is a sweet ride..I love american..german cars are nice also
Are there European imports of Firebirds? I know there are of Camaros and Mustangs.
So the brass is strong enough to keep from being damaged like the original plastic gear was damaged? Will see if I can find one of these repair kits for my '96 Saturn.
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Does this also fix where I only want my fog lights on without pop up lights automatically coming on?
Hey I have a question! I don’t remember but I’m pretty sure that my pop up headlights aren’t supposed to be loose? Like when I touch/lift the pop up headlight, I can move it slightly and I remember it being not able to do that. Am I right or wrong but is their a way to make it ‘stiff’ again?
Same way I did mine Klowny
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OK Clowney I don’t want to have to do this myself it’s too complicated and I’m worried I’m gonna screw it up where can I take my vehicle to have this done because most mechanics don’t want to do this and how much should it cost?
How did you get an aftermarket circle bulb. I bought a V6 Firebird only for the T-Tops and it had a weird blue that looked almost chrome from the factory. Like to upgrade parts. Already spent 2300 since I bought it. Typical GM for me. I do love the car though. But I'm a Ford person for only reasons I get over 300k to 470k miles on them.
My headlight has some slack in it. While up I can move it up and down about a 1/4 of a inch. It also rest on the bumper some. Any idea whats causing this? They move up and down like normal but the lid hits the hood so I have to pop the hood every time I raise them.
Adjust the metal bracket above it and move it down. The one that fastens to the body
@@jennifertemple710 I will try that,thank you.
thanks man great video!
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what if your headlight doesn't open manually? what would be the fix?
Is there any way I can get the rounded headlights off of someone to put in my 95 trans am? All the body kits a find use the rounded headlight doors but I have the squared ones
Thank you for the tips!! What was the total time it took to do the repair??
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When you do the manually counterclockwise turns. Mine doesn’t go up, I can sit there and twist forever. But when I try on my passenger side it works, is there another way I can get to it to raise the headlight.
Gear is stripped inside of the motor. Try lifting up on the assembly as you turn. It might work, and it might not. Good luck.
I just put new gears in but the motor is still spinning after the lights close, any thoughts?
You ever figure it out?
@@yamahaguy1732 ya! There is a bar in the shape of an L that popes the headlight up and down. It needs to hit the other side to turn off and wasn't reaching it
@@kingofpop1386 I changed out the gear on one of mine today it works good I put the arm on in the wrong angle and it wasn’t working then I got to looking at the other one and realized 😂 but now I found out I need another gear cause the passenger side also makes that obnoxious noise
@@kingofpop1386 over all easy job though not as hard as I thought it would be
@@yamahaguy1732 ya the hardest part was squeezing my fingers in the headlight to manual pull it up lol
Can we just buy the motor for the headlight or do you just recommend the replacement kit? Thanks
You can, I did
Why does it happen when you unlock it?
Do I need to disconnect battery?
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A lot of "that's what she said" material there, lol.
Yes, yes LOL
Where did you bought all the stuff from, I want do that to my bird
I thought I mentioned it in the video?
I got the complete kit from Hawks Motorsports.
did you watch the video?
you know if you are wanting to fix the problem and don't want to spend the $ because you want to sell the car or don't have the $ for the brass gears you can do a 180 degree flip on the plastic gear. It can give you a few years until you need to change the gear.
Do you have a part number and a link for the Third Gen kit?
i would contact TDS..they have different kits for different years.
Hey what size led’s do you have in you head lights?
And the high beams?
What happens if one of them never comes up when you unlock kt
Sometimes one of mine will pop up sometimes both all that matters is that they both pop up when you turn the lights on
All u had to do is turn that gear 180 degrees on the Good tooth and put it back in
My own just won’t open every day I have to restrain myself from taking a fucking hammer to it it doesn’t make any noise it just wouldn’t pop to fuck up
I can take it apart but I don't know if I can put it back together.😫😳😵
you can do it!!
Fun fact: the gear only turns 180 degrees. If you don't have a brass replacement gear, just rotate the plastic gear 180 degrees.
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How will I know which motor is bad????????
the light wont go up or it start clicking..check the video i show an example..dont forget to subscribe
I have this problem with my 97 Firebird Ill dissemble motor to check this before buying new one. Sick of hearing you left your headlights on...
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I replaced the motor with a brand new one it worked for one day and stopped
I did this and now my headlight wont move at all but I hear the motor working
It wont even go up manually
You should just make up names for pieces of the car and tools you use
Beleive it or not..I actually do LOL..I'll try and incorporate them in the next vids.
LOL LOL oh lord, LOL
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FYI.... The CLEAR PLASTIC WASHER goes on the INSIDE with the BRASS GEAR....NOT THE OUTSIDE.
Read the Instructions.
The sexual comments wasn't call for
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Can you link me the gear please?