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Left headlight- Does not fully open (1/5)
2/10/19 8:35pm

JC VETTE 70
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Whats causing the headlight not to open all the way ?

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Re: Left headlight- Does not fully open (2/5)
2/10/19 9:27pm

73shark
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It could possibly be a leaky diaphragm or bad valve.

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Re: Left headlight- Does not fully open (3/5)
2/11/19 6:13pm

BillHanna
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If just one is not opening all the way, it is likely a bad sealing rubber in the actuator. Rebuild kits are available. The hardest part is probably getting the actuator out of the car. . .

Just the actuator rod seal is less than $10.00 (you'll also probably need the dust seal and crimp washer as well). The entire actuator assembly is about $75.00.

Here is a link to the rebuild kit for both sides: http://www.corvetteamerica.com/part/43463?learnmoreid=258

|UPDATED|2/11/2019 3:13:12 PM (AZT)|/UPDATED|

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Re: Left headlight- Does not fully open (4/5)
2/11/19 7:22pm

JC VETTE 70
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Thanks Bill.

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Re: Left headlight- Does not fully open (5/5)
2/11/19 10:51pm

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Make sure the linkage(s) on the headlight mechanism are all properly lubricated, also. A sticky/draggy linkage can keep the pod from fully extending. Thumbs Up

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