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Old May 10, 2012 | 10:03 PM
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Default Oh no, headlight issue

My 75 headlights will open and close using the under dash valve, however I get no action from the head light switch (other then the lights coming on and being aimed at the ground under the car).

I looked at the vac diagram and I believe that means I have a bad head light switch... do you agree or should I look else where?
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Old May 10, 2012 | 10:42 PM
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I am brand new to the board and C3 owner. Been working on cars for a long while and if I had those symptoms, the swtich would be the first think I would look to replace. I am sure a seasoned owner can give more sound advise.
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Old May 11, 2012 | 02:05 AM
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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...tem-works.html

It's a good thread on how you headlights work and how to figure out why they're not worling correctly.


Keep the shiny side up!
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Old May 11, 2012 | 11:07 AM
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Switch or possibly a loose vacuum hose on the switch.

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