headlight manual control issue
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headlight manual control issue
I have a 1978. In the owner's manual (page 2-17) it shows a "headlight manual control ****" which is directly below the steering column. Mine does not push in, pull out, turn, or sing a song. I figure it's toasted. So I looked online and can't find a replacement part. Do any of you have a lead you can share with me? Thanks in advance.
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Before I would purchase a new one, I would remove it and give it a good cleaning. I could be gummed up from not being used. It should pull down to make the headlight go up and push in to close them.
They are available and just about most of the vendors. I've found it how you enter the text in the search and filter it down to your specific year. I know I saw them when I was looking for the headlight switch, some of the vendor sites will show items which may be related to your search item. Good luck, you'll find one.
Thanks Bill.
They are available and just about most of the vendors. I've found it how you enter the text in the search and filter it down to your specific year. I know I saw them when I was looking for the headlight switch, some of the vendor sites will show items which may be related to your search item. Good luck, you'll find one.
Thanks Bill.
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If you remove it just make sure you note which hose goes on top and the other the bottom & for that matter that there are two now on and not split (it should still move up and down):
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1968-1982.html
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I have a 1978. In the owner's manual (page 2-17) it shows a "headlight manual control ****" which is directly below the steering column. Mine does not push in, pull out, turn, or sing a song. I figure it's toasted. So I looked online and can't find a replacement part. Do any of you have a lead you can share with me? Thanks in advance.
The manual **** pulls down pretty hard. You can lube it with any air tool oil without hurting it and the two hoses can go on either way. The override ***** are the only places where the hoses can be switched.
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the two hoses can go on either way. The override ***** are the only places where the hoses can be switched.
Last edited by Dave J; Jun 9, 2015 at 07:48 PM.
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Guys,
THANK YOU all for weighing in and giving me this great information.! I can now find it if I decide to order it. However, I think I'll try to clean it first. Either way I have a solution to the problem. Thanks again.
THANK YOU all for weighing in and giving me this great information.! I can now find it if I decide to order it. However, I think I'll try to clean it first. Either way I have a solution to the problem. Thanks again.
