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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 07:04 PM
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I have a problem with my headlights, this is a 81 model.. this is my first corvette so i´m no expert.. whatever when the engine is on and i turn on the lights, they dont come up, the right light (driver side) come sometimes up after few sec but the left usual dont come up.. does anybody know what to do ? buy some hose kit ? or do you thing it is something alse ?

one question, when i turn the light off, they should go immediately down (mine dont go down immediately, the right after few sec and the left after longer time) ?

sorry i´m not very good in write english, i´m from Iceland

Thanks alot
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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 08:09 PM
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Sounds like you may have a vacuum leak somewhere. Check the main line from the engine to the canister in the front of the car. And be sure to check all other vacuum connections on the intake.

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Old Jul 26, 2005 | 09:03 PM
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New hoses solved my headlight problems. You can go to this site and click on "Vacuum Trouble" for more detailed information and troubleshooting.
http://www.corvette-101.com/
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Old Jul 28, 2005 | 05:32 PM
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There may be something here to help you out -

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