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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 05:40 PM
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my 80 vette has a small lever under the dash,close to the steering wheel.it pulls in and out;it has hoses connected to it..whats this for..
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 05:43 PM
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It is a override for your vacume controled headlights. Pull it down and your lights will stay up even when the headlight switch is turned off.
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 06:00 PM
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You're a Corvette owner now, just pull down & see what happens.
Try it at speed also.

It is meant to open the headlamps for washing.
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Old Oct 8, 2004 | 06:14 PM
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thanks guys.....i was hoping it was the choke...its hard starting in the morning,after it starts and warms up,theres no problem at all
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