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1998 Pontiac Firebird head light motor problem

Tiny
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Just replaced both driver side and passenger side headlight motors, when I turn the lights on they both go on but the passenger side door is down and the driver side door is up, I tried unplugging the battery and the module to reset itself but no luck, how can I get them to be in sink.
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Tuesday, June 4th, 2013 AT 10:55 AM

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Tiny
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Did you reverse the wires on one of them?
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Tuesday, June 4th, 2013 AT 11:54 AM
Tiny
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How could I reverse the wires they are male female connectors that fit into only one way
should I remove and unhook the one that's wrong and exercise the motor once before replacing the motor.
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Tuesday, June 4th, 2013 AT 1:06 PM
Tiny
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Some after market parts come with wires that have to be spliced. That's why I asked.

Did you try manually winding the other one down? It should have a screw or knob to do that to see if that puts them in synch.
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Tuesday, June 4th, 2013 AT 1:13 PM
Tiny
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Yes several times they just move opposite

do you think if I unhook the one and exercise the light switch and then re-hook it it should work
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Tuesday, June 4th, 2013 AT 1:18 PM
Tiny
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It might be worth a try but I'll look at the wiring diagram tonight. There may be a relay issue.
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Tuesday, June 4th, 2013 AT 1:53 PM

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