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Old Oct 25, 2023 | 12:52 PM
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have had since new- never been missed with- one headlight opened yesterday- with fingers raised other- then they closed- now nothing- even over ride switch does nothing - any help appreciated
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Old Oct 25, 2023 | 03:31 PM
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Read this
https://www.corvette-101.com/vacuum.htm
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Old Oct 25, 2023 | 05:41 PM
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If you need to drive at night, but don't want to sort out the vacuum right now, you can plug the vacuum at the engine (you may lose HVAC controls, depending on where you do this), then run the lights in manual mode (meaning you push them up and pull them down with your hands).

If you want to convert to electric headlights, try one of these kits:
https://www.ebay.com/itm/15526136516...YAAOSw8qNlHIOX
from this seller
https://www.ebay.com/str/richard454
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where is the white hose? to test headlights function - thanks-
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