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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 10:47 PM
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I just purchased a 1978 C3 Corvette to start restoring. After a fun day of driving I couldn't find a switch to turn my headlights on Bright or to dim them. I thought the switch would be on the floor like the one you push with your foot. I looked down there under the carpet and I didnt find any loose wires or plug. Is the switch somewhere else or where can I find the wires to put one in?
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 10:58 PM
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The wiper switch / turn signal switch, on the right side of the column. It pulls back towards you. One click, brights. Another click, lows.

That's all there is to it.
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Its in your turn signal lever. Pull the lever toward you to turn on the highs
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Old Oct 9, 2007 | 11:53 PM
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Originally Posted by Durango_boy
The wiper switch / turn signal switch, on the right side of the column. It pulls back towards you. One click, brights. Another click, lows.

That's all there is to it.

When I bought mine, the lever hit the wheel, (full tele) so you may have to bend it back a little
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