Vacuum Headlight Relay Question 79vette
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Vacuum Headlight Relay Question 79vette
Ok, so my project 79 vette has major vacuum issues. Tonight I was checking the headlight vacuum system per a schematic. The schematic shows two relays (one for each light), but when I started checking inside it appeared like there was only one relay, but there was this adapter that had the same connection ports as a relay.
Is there any such thing as only one relay on a 79 vette? The hoses for one of the headlights were just dangling/not connected.
Here is a pic of the adapter which was located right next to (and possibly connected to) the one relay that was present:
Is there any such thing as only one relay on a 79 vette? The hoses for one of the headlights were just dangling/not connected.
Here is a pic of the adapter which was located right next to (and possibly connected to) the one relay that was present:
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http://willcoxcorvette.com/product_i...ducts_id=27391
Here are some good pictures here. Willcox has them all.
Here are some good pictures here. Willcox has them all.
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Here is a handy guide I use when troubleshooting my headlight components. Shows you what everything is and how to test it to make sure it works correctly.
http://www.corvette-101.com/vacuum.htm
http://www.corvette-101.com/vacuum.htm
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Thanks again for the help.
Had I used a mirror to be able to see underneath better I would have seen it was a relay like several of you suggested. Not sure why it was mounted directly next to the other relay...maybe that's normal, but all the diagrams give the impression the two relays would be separated, one on each side of centerline.
Also, I am giving up on my Chiltons manual and have ordered an AIM from Wilcox.
Had I used a mirror to be able to see underneath better I would have seen it was a relay like several of you suggested. Not sure why it was mounted directly next to the other relay...maybe that's normal, but all the diagrams give the impression the two relays would be separated, one on each side of centerline.
Also, I am giving up on my Chiltons manual and have ordered an AIM from Wilcox.
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Thanks again for the help.
Had I used a mirror to be able to see underneath better I would have seen it was a relay like several of you suggested. Not sure why it was mounted directly next to the other relay...maybe that's normal, but all the diagrams give the impression the two relays would be separated, one on each side of centerline.
Also, I am giving up on my Chiltons manual and have ordered an AIM from Wilcox.
Had I used a mirror to be able to see underneath better I would have seen it was a relay like several of you suggested. Not sure why it was mounted directly next to the other relay...maybe that's normal, but all the diagrams give the impression the two relays would be separated, one on each side of centerline.
Also, I am giving up on my Chiltons manual and have ordered an AIM from Wilcox.
The FSM is highly educational too! Each chapter covers theory and operation very, very well, before going into the R&R and Troubleshooting.