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AddictingXD · 07-23-2013, 11:50 PM

when the lights go up and down, a screeching/groaning noise is made.
is there any way to fix this?

Felipe · 07-24-2013, 12:06 AM

Yes....,.....

AddictingXD · 07-24-2013, 12:40 AM

would you recommend any tips on how to get rid of the noise? i sprayed the gear-like red knob with wd40

StayTucked · 07-24-2013, 02:38 AM

sell them to me !!! easy fix !!

Link · 07-24-2013, 08:10 AM

hey mine do this too. it doesnt sound too horrible so i just assumed it was supposed to do it. whats the fix?

Mikester · 07-24-2013, 08:36 AM

^^First of all, the 'red gearlike knobs' are there so you can manually move the lights up & down by hand. Spraying them with WD-40 will only clean any moisture-related contaminants off of them.

The screeching you're hearing is either the assemblies binding on the hood (adjust hood position), or the rod-ends etc are badly in need of cleaning/lubrication. To lube, use standard lithium or general purpose grease. DO NOT use WD40 as it is for water displacement (hence 'WD'), not lube....

Easy peasy.

AddictingXD · 07-24-2013, 11:09 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mikester

^^First of all, the 'red gearlike knobs' are there so you can manually move the lights up & down by hand. Spraying them with WD-40 will only clean any moisture-related contaminants off of them.

The screeching you're hearing is either the assemblies binding on the hood (adjust hood position), or the rod-ends etc are badly in need of cleaning/lubrication. To lube, use standard lithium or general purpose grease. DO NOT use WD40 as it is for water displacement (hence 'WD'), not lube....

Easy peasy.

it def. has nothing to do with the hood in my case, from what i'm seeing, the arms that are connected to the headlight and the motor are a bit rusted, should i try to take those off to clean them?

Mikester · 07-24-2013, 11:22 AM

Yes. If they're too rusted out, worse case you can either source out new hardware at Home Depot... or just get in there as best you can with a rust solvent & some grease to lube 'em.

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AddictingXD Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Anaheim Posts: 65 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	s13 pop up headlights make noise? when the lights go up and down, a screeching/groaning noise is made. is there any way to fix this?

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Felipe Post Whore! Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: No pues wow Posts: 2,959 Trader Rating: (9) Feedback Score: 9 reviews	Yes....,..... __________________ Late Night Crew #1

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Mikester Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kathleen, GA Age: 50 Posts: 1,938 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	^^First of all, the 'red gearlike knobs' are there so you can manually move the lights up & down by hand. Spraying them with WD-40 will only clean any moisture-related contaminants off of them. The screeching you're hearing is either the assemblies binding on the hood (adjust hood position), or the rod-ends etc are badly in need of cleaning/lubrication. To lube, use standard lithium or general purpose grease. DO NOT use WD40 as it is for water displacement (hence 'WD'), not lube.... Easy peasy. __________________

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Mikester Nissanaholic! Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Kathleen, GA Age: 50 Posts: 1,938 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Yes. If they're too rusted out, worse case you can either source out new hardware at Home Depot... or just get in there as best you can with a rust solvent & some grease to lube 'em. __________________

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07-24-2013, 12:40 AM	#3
AddictingXD Leaky Injector Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Anaheim Posts: 65 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	would you recommend any tips on how to get rid of the noise? i sprayed the gear-like red knob with wd40

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StayTucked Join Date: Feb 2013 Location: Los Angeles Posts: 37 Trader Rating: (0) Feedback Score: 0 reviews	sell them to me !!! easy fix !!

07-24-2013, 08:10 AM	#5
Link Leaky Injector Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: New Jersey Age: 31 Posts: 86 Trader Rating: (1) Feedback Score: 1 reviews	hey mine do this too. it doesnt sound too horrible so i just assumed it was supposed to do it. whats the fix?