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Old 10-13-2013, 06:32 PM   #1
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Exclamation 1991 Formula Headlight motor Problem

About a week ago, I turned up my headlamps (to clean them) and found one of them had a weak lite (right side). I went to PepBoys and bought 2 new replacement blubs. In taking out the unit, I noticed one of the prongs was slightly bent. No big deal, I screwed all the pieces back in the lowered it down. The next day I just flipped up the switch to move the lights up and down to make sure everything worked.

Next time I hear a whining sound that continues for about 4-5 seconds after the lights are down. Even when I raise the lamps, it makes the same noise. Then I notice that the left side is going up and down, but not making it all the way up. Finally it does not move at all, but every time I turn them on, the noise comes on.

Also what is weird, is that I always used the parking lite switch to just have the parking signals and stop lites stay on when I was driving. Now the headlamps want to go UP when this mode is used. Any ideas as to what is going on. I could take it to a Pontiac Dealership (I know GMC/Buick), and have them check it out, but the parts may not be made anymore. I checked out eBay, but they only have several units that fit the 93-97 design.

If anybody is good at doing a diagnosis on my car and could repair it, I would pay you for your time and parts. ANY HELP WOULD BE WELCOME!
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