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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 06:20 PM
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Default 1980 headlight electrical question

1980, vacuum system opens and closes headlights correctly (when I hold pressure on the leaky right front actuator seal). Tail lights and marker lights all turn on and off correctly.

Headlights don't turn on; have not tested for power in the harness at the headlights. Also no dash/instrument panel lights.

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Thank you for your assistance.

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Old Mar 20, 2010 | 07:40 PM
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Default Found problem

Found the problem in the high/low switch. Wiggle Wiggle, lights come on. Boy, does that make me happy. After laying over the seat to work under the dash, I now understand why some forum members talk about taking out the seat when spending much time under the dash. OUCH

Wheh Whoo Lights work. May just be on the road for some test drives in a few weeks.

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