Grinding noise when using remote ?

Asked by imdewriter Jun 05, 2016 at 02:48 AM about the 2001 Pontiac Firebird Convertible

Question type: Maintenance & Repair

I have a 2001 Pontiac Firebird V-6. when I use the remote to lock the car
there is a grinding noise in the area of the headlights.. They sometimes
pop up or flash on. I'm thinking there is something electrical shorting out
causing the gears with the headlamp motor to grind because of the plastic
teeth not seating and might need replacement. Finding this seems to be a
common problem but no solutions for repairing... How can I identify this
problem and repair it?

1 Answer
41,955

Auto_Centric answered 7 years ago

Just the normal plastic gear failure and every plastic gear will fail, just a matter of the polymeric mixture... and cycles it can make before its done.

1 people found this helpful.
Mark helpful

Your Answer:

Related Questions

  • Grinding noise when using remote ? 1 Answer

    I have a 2001 Pontiac Firebird V-6. when I use the remote to lock the car there is a grinding noise in the area of the headlights.. They sometimes pop up or flash on. I'm thinking there is something...

    2001 Pontiac Firebird Convertible

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • Grinding noise when using remote ? 1 Answer

    I have a 2001 Pontiac Firebird V-6. when I use the remote to lock the car there is a grinding noise in the area of the headlights.. They sometimes pop up or flash on. I'm thinking there is something...

    2001 Pontiac Firebird Convertible

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • weird grinding noise 4 Answers

    I have this weird noise when driving it almost sounds like the brakes are grinding on the rotor, but as I slow down and push in the clutch the noise goes away. anyone know what this could be?

    1999 Pontiac Firebird Base

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • 2001 Pontiac Firebird makes gridning nose by headlights when locking with remote.. Cause? Repair? 1 Answer

    I have a 2001 Pontiac Firebird.. when I use the remote to lock the car there is a grinding noise in the area of the headlights.. they sometimes pop up or flash on. I'm thinking there is something el...

    2001 Pontiac Firebird Convertible

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

  • My belt squeals when my heater is on.. 7 Answers

    When i put the heat on the belt squeals.. its a brand new belt.. what would cause that..

    1992 Pontiac Firebird Base

    -

    Maintenance & Repair

Own this car?

Share your experience with others.

2001 Pontiac Firebird

Write a car review

Review another car

Shortcuts

Search Pontiac Firebird Questions

CarGurus Experts

  • #1
    Samuel Moore
    Reputation
    1,590
  • #2
    taver91
    Reputation
    1,320
  • #3
    Paul Martin
    Reputation
    1,270
View All

Know more, shop wisely

Search

Related Models For Sale

Used Chevrolet Camaro
633 Great Deals out of 9,132 listings starting at $4,289
Used Chevrolet Corvette
827 Great Deals out of 13,012 listings starting at $2,800
Used Ford Mustang
960 Great Deals out of 22,423 listings starting at $2,000
Used Ford F-150
6,230 Great Deals out of 137,308 listings starting at $1,800
Used Pontiac Grand Prix
198 listings starting at $1,500
Used Chevrolet Silverado 1500
4,459 Great Deals out of 131,816 listings starting at $1,800
Used Ford Mustang SVT Cobra
16 Great Deals out of 177 listings starting at $7,795
Used Toyota Camry
2,043 Great Deals out of 33,590 listings starting at $995
Used GMC Sierra 1500
2,041 Great Deals out of 69,564 listings starting at $3,795

Used Cars For Sale

2002 Pontiac Firebird Convertible For Sale
7 listings starting at $7,950
2001 Pontiac Firebird Convertible For Sale
2 listings
2000 Pontiac Firebird Convertible For Sale
2 listings
1999 Pontiac Firebird Convertible For Sale
1 listings starting at $9,500

Content submitted by Users is not endorsed by CarGurus, does not express the opinions of CarGurus, and should not be considered reviewed, screened, or approved by CarGurus. Please refer to CarGurus Terms of Use. Content will be removed if CarGurus becomes aware that it violates our policies.