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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 09:09 PM
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A fellow member of the CF group has a 69 that when he turns on the head lights the engine quits ( loss of power)

note when the car was jacked up the power came back and the car started.

all suggestions welcome. will be working on car next week.

But what does the light switch have to do with the run circuit......?
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Old Aug 11, 2007 | 09:54 PM
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Loose batt. connection at solenoid.
Bulkhead connector.
Is the ignition stock?
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Originally Posted by DWncchs
Loose batt. connection at solenoid.
Bulkhead connector.
Is the ignition stock?
all seems to be original wiring
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Originally Posted by DWncchs
Loose batt. connection at solenoid.
Bulkhead connector.
Is the ignition stock?
Bulkhead connector.
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The 12 gauge purple wire on the starter runs through the bulk head connector and to the ignition switch mounted on the steering column.

The 12 gauge red wire on the headlamp switch also runs to the ignition switch.

The cause may be a loose bulk head connector, but I’d take a hard look at the ignition switch and the wires that run to it.

Email me direct and I’ll send you the Assembly manual wire schematic. I have it in a Jpg file that you can use. If you have Microsoft office you can zoom in and it will allow you to follow the wires with the pull hand. Email me at Willcoxcustomerservice@willcoxcorvette.c om

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