CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion

C4 Tech/Performance L98 Corvette and LT1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine

Headlight question

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 30, 2009 | 10:32 PM
Share
  #1  
josephf31's Avatar
josephf31
Thread Starter
Pro
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 579
Likes: 2
From: High Bridge New Jersey
Default Headlight question
Is there a way to get the headlights to stay in the up position but have
the headlight switch turn them on/off? Thanks!

91 Coupe
Reply
0
Old Jun 30, 2009 | 11:01 PM
Share
  #2  
Mark85Vett's Avatar
Mark85Vett
Pro
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 515
Likes: 0
From: Nashua NH
Default
You could unplug the motors and use the ***** to crank them up manually...but if the gears inside are stripped, you're SOL.
Reply
0
Old Jun 30, 2009 | 11:22 PM
Share
  #3  
josephf31's Avatar
josephf31
Thread Starter
Pro
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 579
Likes: 2
From: High Bridge New Jersey
Default The
Originally Posted by Mark85Vett
You could unplug the motors and use the ***** to crank them up manually...but if the gears inside are stripped, you're SOL.
gears aren't stripped, I'm able to get the lights up and down with the switch but I am pretty sure I have an electrical drain from the motors,so I want to be able to leave the lights up but use the switch...possible?
Reply
0
Old Jul 1, 2009 | 06:44 AM
Share
  #4  
floridamale's Avatar
floridamale
Safety Car
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,939
Likes: 1
From: Vero Beach Florida
Default
Originally Posted by josephf31
gears aren't stripped, I'm able to get the lights up and down with the switch but I am pretty sure I have an electrical drain from the motors,so I want to be able to leave the lights up but use the switch...possible?
Yes
As stated unplug motors roll lights up manualy use headlight switch to turn lights on & off
Reply
0
Old Jul 1, 2009 | 06:46 AM
Share
  #5  
floridamale's Avatar
floridamale
Safety Car
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,939
Likes: 1
From: Vero Beach Florida
Default
Originally Posted by josephf31
gears aren't stripped, I'm able to get the lights up and down with the switch but I am pretty sure I have an electrical drain from the motors,so I want to be able to leave the lights up but use the switch...possible?
Yes
As stated unplug motors roll lights up manualy use headlight switch to turn lights on & off. They will stay in up position untill your roll them back down or reconnect motor.
Reply
0
Old Jul 1, 2009 | 11:38 AM
Share
  #6  
josephf31's Avatar
josephf31
Thread Starter
Pro
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 579
Likes: 2
From: High Bridge New Jersey
Default More than one connector?
Originally Posted by floridamale
Yes
As stated unplug motors roll lights up manualy use headlight switch to turn lights on & off. They will stay in up position untill your roll them back down or reconnect motor.
I rolled up the lights, disconnected the electrical connector that has 4 wires, if I disconnect it then the motors don't work but neither does the switch; is there another connector for JUST the motors, not the 4 wire one right under the headlights? Thanks!
Reply
0
Old Jul 1, 2009 | 12:08 PM
Share
  #7  
Mark85Vett's Avatar
Mark85Vett
Pro
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Oct 1999
Posts: 515
Likes: 0
From: Nashua NH
Default
follow the harness right from the motors...its a weatherpack plug, I think its grey
Reply
0
Old Jul 1, 2009 | 12:17 PM
Share
  #8  
aminnich's Avatar
aminnich
Le Mans Master
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 6,564
Likes: 6
From: Woodstock Georgia
Default
You have to disable the H/L module in the LF wheel well. It controls only the motors so the lights will still work. Why are you doing this??
Reply
0
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

 Brett Foote
story-2

10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-3

8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

 Pouria Savadkouei
story-4

10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

 Joe Kucinski
story-6

Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-7

Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

 Joe Kucinski
story-8

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo
Old Jul 1, 2009 | 01:15 PM
Share
  #9  
floridamale's Avatar
floridamale
Safety Car
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,939
Likes: 1
From: Vero Beach Florida
Default
Not the light conector follow the wires off the motor
Reply
0
Old Jul 1, 2009 | 01:35 PM
Share
  #10  
jimg's'93's Avatar
jimg's'93
Drifting
 
Joined: Nov 2005
Posts: 1,324
Likes: 5
From: Charlotte NC
Default
Before you disconnect the motors, why not test them for what you suspect is a drain?

Read JFB's post on this thread (Last post):

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-g...ery-drain.html

Connect your VOM up as described and take a read. Then disconnect your headlights and take another read to see if it's actually as you suspect. If not, keep on going, pulling fuses until you find the culprit.
Reply
0
Old Jul 1, 2009 | 01:45 PM
Share
  #11  
josephf31's Avatar
josephf31
Thread Starter
Pro
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 579
Likes: 2
From: High Bridge New Jersey
Default I
Originally Posted by aminnich
You have to disable the H/L module in the LF wheel well. It controls only the motors so the lights will still work. Why are you doing this??
am trying to pinpoint the cause of a slow battery drain, and I suspect one or both of the headlight motors at this point. If I can isolate and disconnect the motor circuit it will help me achieve that goal.

Do both motors run off the same circuit/connector?

Thanks!
Reply
0
Old Jul 1, 2009 | 03:03 PM
Share
  #12  
aminnich's Avatar
aminnich
Le Mans Master
 
Joined: Jan 2006
Posts: 6,564
Likes: 6
From: Woodstock Georgia
Default
Originally Posted by josephf31
am trying to pinpoint the cause of a slow battery drain, and I suspect one or both of the headlight motors at this point. If I can isolate and disconnect the motor circuit it will help me achieve that goal.

Do both motors run off the same circuit/connector?

Thanks!
Like I said, find the module and disconnect the wires (pull the plug in other words). But why not do a simple current draw test?
Reply
0
Old Jul 1, 2009 | 03:12 PM
Share
  #13  
floridamale's Avatar
floridamale
Safety Car
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 3,939
Likes: 1
From: Vero Beach Florida
Default
Each motor has there own relay its located drivers side front well in a box
Reply
0
Old Jul 1, 2009 | 08:05 PM
Share
  #14  
josephf31's Avatar
josephf31
Thread Starter
Pro
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Mar 2008
Posts: 579
Likes: 2
From: High Bridge New Jersey
Default I
Originally Posted by floridamale
Each motor has there own relay its located drivers side front well in a box
think I found them, thanks!!!
Reply
0

Get notified of new replies

To Headlight question

Back to Subforum
C4 Tech/Performance
View Next Unread
what is single fire mode?




Click for Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump
Trending Topics

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 12:45 AM.

story-0
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-2
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE
story-4
10 Reasons the C6 Z06 is Still A Performance Benchmark After 20 Years

Slideshow: 10 reasons why the C6 Z06 is still a performance benchmark after 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 17:20:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
How Much Horsepower Every Corvette Engine "LOST" in 1972

Slideshow: How much horsepower every Corvette engine lost in 1972.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-27 16:54:53


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-8
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE