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Old Jun 30, 2008 | 09:33 PM
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can anyone tell me If my 1975 stingray should have the headlamp warning switches or not? BecauseI dont have any wires there for them. Thanks.
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can anyone tell me If my 1975 stingray should have the headlamp warning switches or not? Because I dont have any wires there for them. Thanks.
With engine off, headlamps on, a warning lamp should come on with the headlamp doors in the down position. It would be vacuum operated.
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Yes, 68-82. Should be one on each headlamp mechanism, black plastic with a rubber collared button, indicates when lights are up by indicator on center console.
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Originally Posted by hunt4cleanair
With engine off, headlamps on, a warning lamp should come on with the headlamp doors in the down position. It would be vacuum operated.

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There are micro switches mounted so that when the lights are in the full upright position the switches are depressed. During the time it takes for the lights to rise to the full up position the dash light should come on and then go off once the lights are locked up.

Yes, there are wires for the switches.

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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 09:02 AM
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I think his question is at what year did they stop putting these switches on.
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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Originally Posted by corvetteload
Yes, 68-82. Should be one on each headlamp mechanism, black plastic with a rubber collared button, indicates when lights are up by indicator on center console.
http://www.corvette-paragon.com/cata...E-C6ECC10D955C
??? I've got a '79. Where is this indicator? Am I missing mine?
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Old Jul 1, 2008 | 11:35 AM
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Look in the Paragone Catalog .One of the parts books show the switches and where they are located.
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nope, only on 69-early 77....

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thanks for the response. my car does not have these wires.I was just wondering if my 75 had it or not. Its possible the previous owner took them out. I guess Im just looking for one wire (white/green). Anyone know if you can just buy the connectors or do you have to buy the entire harness?
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Your '75 should have the wires. They should be part of the harness running the bulbs. On my '75 that is where they are. It is actually a 2 wire setup to the plug. You might have a later harness in that car?
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