1996 Saturn SC2 Headlight Motor

1996 SATURN SC2
124,000 MILES • 4 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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WHODEYDIVA
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The hidden headlights on my 96 Saturn SC2 go up and down perfectly, but the motor assembly on the right side makes a terrible noise until they are raised back up...Do I need to replace the entire assembly or is there an easier fix?
Jun 7, 2010 at 7:06 AM
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SATURNTECH9
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If the motor keep's running when the head light door is closed then you need a new motor sorry for the bad new's.If you have anymore question's let me know.
Jun 7, 2010 at 1:10 PM
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WHODEYDIVA
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Makes noise for about 10-15 sec other than that have had no problems opens and closes normal...just for a few seconds makes that excrutisting noise. I also lubed the whole assembly with WD-40
Jun 7, 2010 at 2:47 PM
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SATURNTECH9
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The motor is going bad i have seen that problem before you can change the motor or live with it till the motor die's.
Jun 7, 2010 at 3:40 PM
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