Headlights

1995 PONTIAC FIREBIRD
75,000 MILES • 3.6L • V6 • RWD • AUTOMATIC
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DENISE LOFGREN
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I used the hydraulic adjusters to open the headlights. Now the left adjuster makes a chattering noise when I turn the lights off. Any ideas how to fix? I am a retiree with a limited car repair budget.
Aug 22, 2017 at 4:49 PM
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STEVE W.
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If you have them locked open it is probably the headlamp door motor chattering trying to close them. If you want them open all the time you can just remove the trim panel and unplug the headlamp door motor power connectors. They are located on each motor on each side. dip the ends in some grease and wrap them in a small baggie in case you decide to repair the drive units at a later date.

If you want to repair the units there are places online where you can get kits that replace the gears. You can get plastic or metal.
This is a pretty good video showing how they come apart and how to flip or replace them.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0m0n5xewcn8
Aug 22, 2017 at 10:55 PM