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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 11:15 AM
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my lights pop up and stay up when the engine is running, so i decided to trace the problem back. When testing the headlight switch, i put 20" vacuum on port 2(back) and put the gauge on port 3(front). With the switch closed it held at 20", but it also held 20" when opened When i removed the vacuum source with the switch open it held at 20", and then relased pressure when i closed the switch. Shouldnt it release the pressure when the vacuum source is on though? New switch, could it be faulty?
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Old Apr 30, 2008 | 05:57 PM
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Here's the test....
**** in,block front (3) hook pump to rear (2) should hold vacuum.

Pull ****, hook pump to front (3), should not hold vacuum. Hook pump to rear (2), should hold vacuum.

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