Headlamp Motor replacement

[Epimax]

Good Morning!

Has anyone used the Cardone headlamp motor from Advance Auto Parts?
I've got a bad headlamp motor on my 93LT1, and wanted to see if anyone has tried this replacement part. It's about 50 bucks less than what's available at Ecklers, and has the same warranty.

Thanks!

 

[LT4man]

Isn't Cardone their in-house brand?

I think I have used other parts in the past with no issues.

Thought I would give you a bump here.

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[gmjunkie]

Good Morning!

Has anyone used the Cardone headlamp motor from Advance Auto Parts?
I've got a bad headlamp motor on my 93LT1, and wanted to see if anyone has tried this replacement part. It's about 50 bucks less than what's available at Ecklers, and has the same warranty.

Thanks!

Cardone makes decent replacement parts,there sold at allot of parts stores!!If your motor bad or just the bushings??

 

[Epimax]

Isn't Cardone their in-house brand?

I think I have used other parts in the past with no issues.

Thought I would give you a bump here.

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Thanks! I think I'll give it a try and see how it works!

 

[Epimax]

Cardone makes decent replacement parts,there sold at allot of parts stores!!If your motor bad or just the bushings??

Thank you! I think I'm going to give it a try and see how it works. I do believe it's the motor because I've checked the fuses and the headlamp motor actuator, and everything seems fine there. When I turn on the lamps, it's not making any noise or moving at all.... We'll see....hopefully, this will fix it...if not, there must be other issues!

 

[John Robinson]

Cardone

If you want to know more about who Cardone is go here
http://cardone.com

 

[Epimax]

If you want to know more about who Cardone is go here
http://cardone.com

Thank you!!

 

[gmjunkie]

Thank you! I think I'm going to give it a try and see how it works. I do believe it's the motor because I've checked the fuses and the headlamp motor actuator, and everything seems fine there. When I turn on the lamps, it's not making any noise or moving at all.... We'll see....hopefully, this will fix it...if not, there must be other issues!

Very well could be the relays!! I've seen a bad Headlamp module do this!! It's purdy common,I keep a spare around here for test purposes!! Use a test light and see if it is even getting power to the H.L motor!!

 

[Epimax]

Very well could be the relays!! I've seen a bad Headlamp module do this!! It's purdy common,I keep a spare around here for test purposes!! Use a test light and see if it is even getting power to the H.L motor!!

Will do! Thanks for the tip!!

 

[Epimax]

Very well could be the relays!! I've seen a bad Headlamp module do this!! It's purdy common,I keep a spare around here for test purposes!! Use a test light and see if it is even getting power to the H.L motor!!

Quick Question (Please forgive my ignorance!)
Do I test for current using the multimeter at the headlamp door actuator itself, or at the suspect motor? If it needs to be tested at the motor, how?! The meter I've got (ok, just got it yesterday) has alligator clips with it, so do attach those to the pos/neg wires coming from the motor, or do I do something else? I'm fairly compotent with general repairs, replacing parts, etc, but I am at a total loss when it comes to this type of troubleshooting.....Thanks again for your help!

 

[gmjunkie]

Quick Question (Please forgive my ignorance!)
Do I test for current using the multimeter at the headlamp door actuator itself, or at the suspect motor? If it needs to be tested at the motor, how?! The meter I've got (ok, just got it yesterday) has alligator clips with it, so do attach those to the pos/neg wires coming from the motor, or do I do something else? I'm fairly compotent with general repairs, replacing parts, etc, but I am at a total loss when it comes to this type of troubleshooting.....Thanks again for your help!

Do your motors have 2 or 3 wires?? What side is not working?? (Driver/Passenger) I need to know!!

 

[Epimax]

Do your motors have 2 or 3 wires?? What side is not working?? (Driver/Passenger) I need to know!!

The motors have 2 wires, and it's the passenger side headlamp motor that isn't working. Thanks!!!

 

[gmjunkie]

The motors have 2 wires, and it's the passenger side headlamp motor that isn't working. Thanks!!!

Ok,all you need is a Test Light!! The 2 wire motor system Just reverses the polarity!! On the top of the Right Marker Lamp will be a Flat plug with 5 wires,and there will be a Dark Blue and Light Blue wire!! Those are the ones you need,unplug it and take 2 short pieces of wire and stick them in the plug to hook your leads to the test lamp!! Then turn on the lights and the Test Light should Flash 1 time,turn them off and the test light should Flash 1 time!! If the doesn't flash 1 time turning on,or flash 1 time Turning off!! The Module is bad,if it does flash the motor is bad! I tried to catch the light flashing in the bottom photo,But I'm not fast enough!!!!

 

[gmjunkie]

PS If the Relay Module is bad it's Located on the front of the Left Wheel Splash Shield!! Black Box with 2 wiring Plugs!!

 

[Epimax]

Thank you so much for the detailed information and pictures!!!! This is a tremendous help! I'm going to work on it tonight, so I'll let you know what happens!
Thanks again!!!!

 

[Epimax]

PS If the Relay Module is bad it's Located on the front of the Left Wheel Splash Shield!! Black Box with 2 wiring Plugs!!

Found the problem!! It's the relay module, not the motor! Going to order a replacement this morning!! Thank you again for your help!!

 

[Toms007]

Junk is the man.