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Old May 16, 2008 | 08:29 AM
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Hey guys,

I recently put a new headlight switch in my 79 Vette. After doing so I went to go turn the switch on and the headlights popped up, but no lights lit up and the side marker lights didn't either. So I looked around under the dash and found a fuse blown, replaced it and then the side marker lights came on and the blinker lights, the headlights still didn't light up tho.

So my question is, is there a fuse for the headlights, or is it something electrical, that maybe I bumped or something while I was cramped under the dash lol.

Thanks in advance guys! You guys have been a big help!

John
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Old May 16, 2008 | 08:34 AM
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problem is probably the dimmer switch. check out the diagram

http://www.corvetteforum.net/c3/tune.../index11.shtml
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Old May 16, 2008 | 03:25 PM
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Could be the dimmer switch, but check the connector to the side of the column is connected it is easy to knock off. This is what happened to me, plugged it back in and it worked.
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Old May 16, 2008 | 04:38 PM
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by connecter what do you mean? And where on the column is it? Under the dash or near the wheel?

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