HeadLights will not go up on 93 SE

[cantco]

OK, new problem since my oil temp guage problem. The lights on the passenger side went up and down and now will not raise all the way up. The motor is working, I took the side of the assy apart (3 screws) and it looks like white powder the the inside. I would say this is worn plastic gears. Can I rebuild this or replace the whole unit.

Thanks Keith in Birmingham, Alabama USA

[TimRdLotus]

Dr. Hess has an excellent write up on rebuilding the motors.

http://home.flash.net/~hess/crystal_prince...dlight%20Motors

[s4simon]

My headlamp problem wasn't the gearing but the Rotor - which was seized due to rust and small animals being wedged in there.

[PRW007]

I had the same problem with mine, turned out to be the three little marble looking bushings that are inside the motor. I talked to Jeff at JAE Lotus parts here in the States and he was able to send me out the six little fellas that needed to be replaced. The white dust you see is what's left of the old ones after they dried out and disentegrated. Mine was a handfull of white chunks and powder as well. Do both though. Your other light is not far behind. CHEAP fix!

I don't know where you are, but JAE's phone # in California is 805-967-5767

Hope it helps. Cyclops motoring is not the best...

[CNH]

OK, new problem since my oil temp guage problem. The lights on the passenger side went up and down and now will not raise all the way up. The motor is working, I took the side of the assy apart (3 screws) and it looks like white powder the the inside. I would say this is worn plastic gears. Can I rebuild this or replace the whole unit.

                                      Thanks Keith in Birmingham, Alabama USA

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Pontiac Fiero has the same motors and gears for the pods.