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Old Oct 30, 2004 | 03:27 PM
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Last night they came up at first but were dark. I turned them on and off a few times and now they do nothing, the motors do not even work. Took it to the shop this morning and they said it was the switch and it will cost $429.60 to repair! Sound right to you guys? Mike
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Old Oct 30, 2004 | 03:29 PM
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which switcH? If the one on the steering column, get a used one...maybe Karshop has one...

If the one on the passenger headlight bucket, it'll be way cheaper and easier to install...either way, I'm guessing Gene (Karshop) can hook you up and save you a ton of $$...
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which switcH? If the one on the steering column, get a used one...maybe Karshop has one...

If the one on the passenger headlight bucket, it'll be way cheaper and easier to install...either way, I'm guessing Gene (Karshop) can hook you up and save you a ton of $$...
I am guessing it is the one on the steering column because both lights act the same way. I don't have time to do this job myself, I would rather have someone else do it. I don't want to have to go back if it turns out the "switch" is not the problem. I don't have much time left before the snow hits and don't want to be in the shop for more than a few days. They said the parts will be in on Tuesday and it should be ready that day. Thanks in advance, Mike
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Old Oct 30, 2004 | 08:54 PM
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I had my vette less than 24 hours and the same thing happened and cost the exact same price
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Old Oct 30, 2004 | 10:09 PM
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Unfortunately, sounds about right. Good luck with the repair.
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