Headlight door won't close.

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Aug 20, 2011 | 02:50 PM

jeepman3080

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Headlight door won't close.

I just got my 1977 corvette back from the paint shop. I turned the lights on last night and the doors opened right up. When I turned them off they stayed up. They worked fine when I gave the vehicle to them but now they don't work. I'm tired of messing with these guys because I already had to take the car back twice for problems. Can anyone help me fifigure this out. I have good vacuum and all the hoses appear to be in good shape.

Aug 20, 2011 | 02:57 PM

michael c. volpe

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i know if you reach underneath and 'pull the elbow' mechanism, it should shut.

possibly they got some paint on it that dried?

Aug 20, 2011 | 03:00 PM

Raphiki

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Did you check your over-ride switch? Did they remove the buckets for painting? Is the problem with both lights or just one? Have you check the connections to be sure everything is connected where it's supposed to be and not reversed?

Aug 20, 2011 | 04:18 PM

jeepman3080

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Originally Posted by michael c. volpe

i know if you reach underneath and 'pull the elbow' mechanism, it should shut.

possibly they got some paint on it that dried?

You guys are a life saver. It must have been dried paint. I worked them back and forth several times and Shazam they work.

Thanks to both of you for the help.