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Old Aug 13, 2013 | 11:38 AM
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I have a 1980 and the right light went up but had to pull the left up and they both went down, now, neither go up I have to pull them up but they both go down when I pull the manual ****, with the manual **** up I cant even pull the lights up, what do you think the problem is?
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Old Aug 13, 2013 | 12:14 PM
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wilcox i believe has a good diagram of the system, it actually isn't that complex. a hand vacuum pump will help you diagnose your problem.
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Old Aug 13, 2013 | 12:46 PM
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thank you for your quick response
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Old Aug 13, 2013 | 04:57 PM
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I had to troubleshoot each component and ended up replacing/repairing everything . . . headlamp switch, check valve, relays, actuators and most of the vacuum lines. It's easy to test with a hand vacuum pump. I found this information useful:

http://www.corvette-101.com/vacuum.htm#tools

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...ay-valves.html

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c3-t...tem-works.html
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Old Aug 14, 2013 | 10:38 AM
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Check the vacuum relays to each headlight first.
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