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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 05:04 PM
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I recently purcased a 77 coupe for my first car and the headlights will not go down. Could it just be the boots on the actuator, or do i need to check each individual vacume hose to find my problem. if so what is the best way of doing this. Also, are there any parts on the L-82 that i should possibly check in regaurds to the vacume system.
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 07:27 PM
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Here's a link to a trouble shooting guide that may help you. I would guess that the relay valve for the headlights is stuck or has a big leak.

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http://www.corvette-101.com/
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Old Apr 20, 2009 | 08:50 PM
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Hey thanks for the tip. It really helped.
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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 08:46 AM
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First check this switch. There is a push pull switch below the st. column pointing down which raises the headlights w/o turning on.
Second check for vac. at the tank.

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Old Apr 21, 2009 | 10:40 PM
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Ya. see the problem is the switch does not move up or down, and the tank holds a vacuum. all the hoses seem to be fine and conected properly, but i won't know for sure until i check each one over the weekend. But ya thanks anyway. I appriciate the support.
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