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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 12:26 PM
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I understand this head lights operate via vacuum, one head light (passenger site) stays up and the drivers side does not pop up when I turn the head lights on. Any specific vacuum component that cause this?
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Old Oct 29, 2010 | 12:40 PM
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I understand this head lights operate via vacuum, one head light (passenger site) stays up and the drivers side does not pop up when I turn the head lights on. Any specific vacuum component that cause this?
Here's a good article that should help you with your troubles. Best of luck!

http://www.corvettemagazine.com/body...both-open.html
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Hi New,
Since your 72 car has a relay for each actuator you can switch the relay hoses from the side that works to the headlight actuator on the side that doesn't. If that makes THAT light open you know the relay is bad, if it doesn't the actuator is the problem.
Big Fun.
Study the hoses and color markings BEFORE you start pulling hoses.
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