Notices
C5 General General C5 Corvette and C5 Z06 Discussion not covered in Tech

Headlight Control Switch

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jan 24, 2007 | 01:44 PM
  #1  
jnfigueroa's Avatar
jnfigueroa
Thread Starter
Instructor
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 141
Likes: 0
From: Chandler az
Default Headlight Control Switch

I've posted a couple of threads on this issue and it seems like my next step to troubleshooting my headlight issue is to replace the Headlight switch on the column.
***Headlights don't come on with headlight column switch***
Blinkers work...cruise works...
Anyone have any instructions on how to do this??

Thanks
Reply
Old Feb 3, 2007 | 02:01 PM
  #2  
jnfigueroa's Avatar
jnfigueroa
Thread Starter
Instructor
 
Joined: Oct 2006
Posts: 141
Likes: 0
From: Chandler az
Default

any info...???
Reply
Old Feb 3, 2007 | 04:04 PM
  #3  
DeeGee's Avatar
DeeGee
Tech Contributor
20 Year Member
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 19,384
Likes: 87
From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Default

Do the motors bring the headlamps up but the lights dont work? If no, do the lights light but the doors stay closed?
Reply
Old Feb 3, 2007 | 06:11 PM
  #4  
NOWUCME's Avatar
NOWUCME
Melting Slicks
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 3,445
Likes: 535
From: PNW Cougar Country WA
2021 C6 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
C6 of Year Finalist (stock) 2019
Default

Similar problem, but headlights come on and no dash or tail lights or parking lights. Fix is supposed to be the headlight switch. Anyway here's a thread for changing switch. You might check Tech for more on your problem.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show....php?t=1274548
Scroll down to bottom two posts i think.

I found a switch listed on Auto Zone web sight for $99. Haven't checked it out yet but that's as cheap as i've head of.

Last edited by NOWUCME; Feb 3, 2007 at 06:35 PM.
Reply
Old Feb 3, 2007 | 07:38 PM
  #5  
brandtdavis's Avatar
brandtdavis
Burning Brakes
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 834
Likes: 0
From: Palm Beach Gardens FL
Default

Mine would stay up and on after shutting off the switch. I would turn them off and go inside and come out and my lights would be popped up and on. The rest of the lights weren't on. Replaced turn signal "stalk" and everything was good as new. I think it was $150 at local parts store. I had some discussions a few months ago with others about it. Try searching "stalk" it is all one piece that connects under the dash.
Reply
Old Feb 3, 2007 | 08:03 PM
  #6  
Stealthy4's Avatar
Stealthy4
Burning Brakes
20 Year Member
Conversation Starter
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Mar 2005
Posts: 1,227
Likes: 15
St. Jude Donor '06
Default

If you do replace the switch, you might have a hard time getting one of the torx screws out of the switch. Turn the steering wheel 90° to the left and that should get you enough clearance to get that torx out of there. The service manual actually says to need to REMOVE the steering wheel to change the switch but I found that turning the wheel 90° makes it so you dont have to...just a little tip
Reply
Old Feb 3, 2007 | 08:28 PM
  #7  
brandtdavis's Avatar
brandtdavis
Burning Brakes
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2005
Posts: 834
Likes: 0
From: Palm Beach Gardens FL
Default

Originally Posted by Stealthy4
If you do replace the switch, you might have a hard time getting one of the torx screws out of the switch. Turn the steering wheel 90° to the left and that should get you enough clearance to get that torx out of there. The service manual actually says to need to REMOVE the steering wheel to change the switch but I found that turning the wheel 90° makes it so you dont have to...just a little tip
I agree. Don't take off the steering wheel. The other member and I discussed that. Also I used one of the screws as a female torqx to remove the one male style torqx.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Headlight Control Switch





All times are GMT -4. The time now is 11:14 PM.

story-0
5 Best & 5 Most Overrated Corvette Track Packages of All Time!

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 most overrated Corvette track packages ever.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 12:46:45


VIEW MORE
story-1
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained

Slideshow: Every 2027 Corvette engine explained

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 12:16:31


VIEW MORE
story-2
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette

Slideshow: A Jaguar designer's personal project imagines what a modern front-engined Corvette might look like if Chevrolet revisited the golden age of the Stingray.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-08 19:53:43


VIEW MORE
story-3
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-4
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-5
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-6
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-7
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-8
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-9
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