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Buzzing from headlight question

Discussion in 'Lighting' started by Days1, Nov 10, 2017.

  1. Nov 10, 2017 at 8:51 AM
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    Days1

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    Hi, I just bought a '10 tundra with 5.7l with 30k. Every time I turn the headlights on I hear a buzzing coming from the passenger side headlight. I tracked down exactly where it's coming from (see photo). If I squeeze or move this part the buzzing changes tone, but never stops. Does anyone know what this part is? Thank you in advance.

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  2. Nov 10, 2017 at 9:11 AM
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    TXRailRoadBandit73

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    Motor for headlight adjuster :notsure:
     
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    Are you sure the previous owner didn't install hid's? Ballasts buzz quite a bit
     
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  4. Nov 10, 2017 at 9:49 AM
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    I'm pretty sure he didn't. Im the 2nd owner and he was an older disabled man who wouldn't have any reason to convert to hid's. However, he's a family friend so I can always ask him.
     
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  5. Nov 10, 2017 at 9:54 AM
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    Turn your headlights on and show us a photo of the outside
     
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  6. Nov 10, 2017 at 10:27 AM
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    Here's the headlight in question.

    IMG_20171110_132037.jpg
     
  7. Nov 10, 2017 at 10:29 AM
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    Unplug for HL adjuster see if noise continues
     
  8. Nov 10, 2017 at 10:56 AM
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    Turn them on. Just want to be sure it’s a stock bulb.
     
  9. Nov 10, 2017 at 11:04 AM
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    Actually, they are on. Ha. It's really sunny here so it's difficult to get a good photo.
     
  10. Nov 10, 2017 at 12:15 PM
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    What about unplug adjuster motor?
     
  11. Nov 10, 2017 at 12:19 PM
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    Unfortunately, I'm unable to try that right now, but I'll let you know when I do. Thank you.
     
  12. Nov 11, 2017 at 11:41 AM
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    I just started getting the same noise from my passenger headlight and stops once I turn them off. I need to check the adjustorntoo then. Please post what you find out.
     
  13. Nov 13, 2017 at 8:12 AM
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    Sorry for the delay with an update. It does look like it's the headlight adjuster motor that went bad. I unplugged it and everything is quiet. No use in spending the money on a new headlight assembly at this point, so I'll be living with not adjusting the headlights. Thank you to everyone who helped diagnose this issue. I really appreciate it.
     
  14. Nov 13, 2017 at 8:44 AM
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    And Bingo was his name O....if ya want check to buy sell trade section if looking to buy or check local salvage yards or Craigslist OfferUp Let go 5miles .com areas
     
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