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Old May 6, 2010 | 12:17 PM
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OK, I give up.
I was having issues with the headlights not coming on as they are supposed to. I bought a headlight module off a forum member (last year actually) but never put it in. I always got the lights to come on eventually.
Now, I’d like to install it but I honestly can’t find where it is mounted.
Sounds dumb, I know. But I feel smarter sending this message off to the vast Forum knowledge base instead of crawling all over the ‘vette. (again).
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
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Old May 6, 2010 | 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by C5jarhead
OK, I give up.
I was having issues with the headlights not coming on as they are supposed to. I bought a headlight module off a forum member (last year actually) but never put it in. I always got the lights to come on eventually.
Now, I’d like to install it but I honestly can’t find where it is mounted.
Sounds dumb, I know. But I feel smarter sending this message off to the vast Forum knowledge base instead of crawling all over the ‘vette. (again).
Any help is appreciated.
Thanks in advance.
The headlights not coming on, and not popping up are two different problems. Which one do you have....or do you have both?

The control module is located under the right headlight assembly..mounted to the bulkhead.
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The headlights not coming on, and not popping up are two different problems. Which one do you have....or do you have both?

The control module is located under the right headlight assembly..mounted to the bulkhead.

Document ID# 219626
2000 Chevrolet/Geo Corvette


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Headlamp Control Module Replacement
Removal Procedure

Remove the passenger side front floor kick up panel cover to access the instrument panel (IP) electrical center.

Remove the headlamp circuit breaker from the IP electrical center.
Open the hood.

Raise the RH headlamp manually.
Turn the headlamp motor/actuator manual control **** counterclockwise to raise the headlamp.
Disconnect the RH headlamp wiring harness electrical connector from the forward lamp wiring harness.

Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the front fascia lower closeout panel. Refer to Close Out Panel - Front Bumper Fascia Lower in Bumpers.

Release the brake caliper cooling duct from the front fascia and reposition the duct.

Disconnect the electrical connectors from the headlamp control module.

Remove the nuts mounting the module to the headlamp bracket.
Remove the module from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure

Install the headlamp control module into position on the headlamp bracket.
Install the nuts mounting the module to the headlamp bracket.

Connect the electrical connectors to the module.

Position the brake caliper cooling duct to the front fascia and push to secure.
Install the front fascia lower closeout panel. Refer to Close Out Panel - Front Bumper Fascia Lower in Bumpers.
Lower the vehicle.

Connect the RH headlamp wiring harness electrical connector to the forward lamp wiring harness.
Lower the RH headlamp manually. Turn the headlamp motor/actuator manual control **** clockwise to lower the headlamp.

Install the headlamp circuit breaker into the IP electrical center.
Install the floor kick up panel covering the IP electrical center.
Close the hood.
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Old May 7, 2010 | 12:33 PM
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Thanks guys!

Now I don't feel so dumb for not finding it.......

To answer one of the questions above..

The problem I am having is that the lights don’t come on when I want them to, only when it gets dark enough. For instance, if I turn the lights on at dusk, while driving, when the instrument panel is difficult to see, nothing happens until it gets dark enough for the light sensor says it too dark. Then they pop up, and they do go back down after I shut the car down. When I got an inspection sticker, I couldn’t turn the lights on without releasing the E-brake. I know that’s connected to the circuitry, but I should still be able to turn the lights on at will, correct?

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Originally Posted by C5jarhead
Thanks guys!

Now I don't feel so dumb for not finding it.......

To answer one of the questions above..

The problem I am having is that the lights don’t come on when I want them to, only when it gets dark enough. For instance, if I turn the lights on at dusk, while driving, when the instrument panel is difficult to see, nothing happens until it gets dark enough for the light sensor says it too dark. Then they pop up, and they do go back down after I shut the car down. When I got an inspection sticker, I couldn’t turn the lights on without releasing the E-brake. I know that’s connected to the circuitry, but I should still be able to turn the lights on at will, correct?


Your description tells me that your headlight control module is functioning normally, so there is no need to change it. The twilight sentinel is tied in with the e-brake, so the lights will not come on automatically with the e-brake engaged. You most likely have an issue with the MFS. Do a search, there are many threads on troubleshooting, and repair v/s replacement.
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Originally Posted by 87SAM

Document ID# 219626
2000 Chevrolet/Geo Corvette


--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Headlamp Control Module Replacement
Removal Procedure

Remove the passenger side front floor kick up panel cover to access the instrument panel (IP) electrical center.

Remove the headlamp circuit breaker from the IP electrical center.
Open the hood.

Raise the RH headlamp manually.
Turn the headlamp motor/actuator manual control **** counterclockwise to raise the headlamp.
Disconnect the RH headlamp wiring harness electrical connector from the forward lamp wiring harness.

Raise and suitably support the vehicle. Refer to Lifting and Jacking the Vehicle in General Information.
Remove the front fascia lower closeout panel. Refer to Close Out Panel - Front Bumper Fascia Lower in Bumpers.

Release the brake caliper cooling duct from the front fascia and reposition the duct.

Disconnect the electrical connectors from the headlamp control module.

Remove the nuts mounting the module to the headlamp bracket.
Remove the module from the vehicle.
Installation Procedure

Install the headlamp control module into position on the headlamp bracket.
Install the nuts mounting the module to the headlamp bracket.

Connect the electrical connectors to the module.

Position the brake caliper cooling duct to the front fascia and push to secure.
Install the front fascia lower closeout panel. Refer to Close Out Panel - Front Bumper Fascia Lower in Bumpers.
Lower the vehicle.

Connect the RH headlamp wiring harness electrical connector to the forward lamp wiring harness.
Lower the RH headlamp manually. Turn the headlamp motor/actuator manual control **** clockwise to lower the headlamp.

Install the headlamp circuit breaker into the IP electrical center.
Install the floor kick up panel covering the IP electrical center.
Close the hood.
Thanks.
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