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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 02:51 PM
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I just purchased a 1998 Corvette Pace Car. After bringing it home, the highlights do not open automatically nor do the lights turn on. The dash lights do come on when the headlight switch is turned on. Any ideas how I repair the problem? Please help!
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I just purchased a 1998 Corvette Pace Car. After bringing it home, the highlights do not open automatically nor do the lights turn on. The dash lights do come on when the headlight switch is turned on. Any ideas how I repair the problem? Please help!
The headlight control module is under the right headlight.


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Old Jun 19, 2010 | 03:35 PM
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How do you suggest I proceed? Do you believe it is the control module that is bad? What would you do to isolate the problem?
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How do you suggest I proceed? Do you believe it is the control module that is bad? What would you do to isolate the problem?
No I'm not suggesting that the control module is bad, I'm just making you aware of the location. I provided the schematics, so you can see everything in the system, and be able to check fuses, voltage, ground, etc. Do you have a meter, and can you read the schematics?
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check the fuse!
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Marshall, Congratulations on your '98 Pace Car. Coincidentally I was driving mine home tonight and when I got home in the garage and turned the lights off, neither light retracted. So if anyone can throw in some help on this problem while you are helping Marshall I would appreciate it.
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Thanks for the feedback. I can read the schematics and do have a meter.
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Thanks for the feedback. I can read the schematics and do have a meter.
Excellent, you find the issue in no time.
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