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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 10:58 AM
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Default Headlight malfunction

The driver side headlight on my 1984 Corvette does not work properly. When I operate the headlight switch, the passenger side opens and turns on. The driver side does not open. I think it may simply be out of alignment and rubbing the hood, but I am not sure. Can anyone give me a rudimentary lesson on how to make sure the electrical connections are all working? :eek:
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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 01:07 PM
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Default Re: Headlight malfunction (efweber)

There is a section on subjects like this on the Corvette Forum. https://www.corvetteforum.com/techtips/index.php Tech Tips is the Name of it and it probably has something there to help you.

I hope this helps and if not go to the C4 Tech/Performance section and repost. You will probably get much more help there for repair type questions
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Old Dec 29, 2002 | 04:18 PM
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Default The 1984 corvette headlamp

You may want to check the relay going to the driver side headlamp. In the little space on the drivers side by the headlamp assembly is a group of three relays, two control the headlights popping up, one may be bad, or perhaps you have very corroded connectors so its not making a good connection. (can you here the motor spin if someone pulls the switch while you are standing close by, or better yet have you checked volatge to the motor)

hope it helps.

joe a.k.a WiGgY
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