C5 Tech Corvette Tech/Performance: LS1 Corvette Technical Info, Internal Engine, External Engine, Tech Topics, Basic Tech, Maintenance, How to Remove & Replace
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Headlights stopped working

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Jun 19, 2010 | 02:51 PM
  #1  
Marshall Goby's Avatar
Marshall Goby
Thread Starter
Advanced
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 55
Likes: 0
From: Lake Worth Florida
Default Headlights stopped working

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!
Reply
Old Jun 19, 2010 | 03:06 PM
  #2  
lucky131969's Avatar
lucky131969
Tech Contributor
15 Year Member
Active Streak: 30 Days
Community Builder
Liked
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 19,357
Likes: 1,127
From: Dyer, IN
Default

Originally Posted by Marshall Goby
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.


Reply
Old Jun 19, 2010 | 03:35 PM
  #3  
Marshall Goby's Avatar
Marshall Goby
Thread Starter
Advanced
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 55
Likes: 0
From: Lake Worth Florida
Default

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?
Reply
Old Jun 19, 2010 | 03:40 PM
  #4  
lucky131969's Avatar
lucky131969
Tech Contributor
15 Year Member
Active Streak: 30 Days
Community Builder
Liked
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 19,357
Likes: 1,127
From: Dyer, IN
Default

Originally Posted by Marshall Goby
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?
Reply
Old Jun 19, 2010 | 06:34 PM
  #5  
thechosenone's Avatar
thechosenone
Melting Slicks
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 3,203
Likes: 0
Default

check the fuse!
Reply
Old Jun 19, 2010 | 11:06 PM
  #6  
C5PaceCar's Avatar
C5PaceCar
Drifting
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Dec 1999
Posts: 1,346
Likes: 2
From: Fort Worth Texas
Default

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.
Reply
Old Jun 20, 2010 | 10:02 AM
  #7  
Marshall Goby's Avatar
Marshall Goby
Thread Starter
Advanced
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Apr 2010
Posts: 55
Likes: 0
From: Lake Worth Florida
Default

Thanks for the feedback. I can read the schematics and do have a meter.
Reply
Old Jun 21, 2010 | 10:48 AM
  #8  
lucky131969's Avatar
lucky131969
Tech Contributor
15 Year Member
Active Streak: 30 Days
Community Builder
Liked
 
Joined: Jan 2007
Posts: 19,357
Likes: 1,127
From: Dyer, IN
Default

Originally Posted by Marshall Goby
Thanks for the feedback. I can read the schematics and do have a meter.
Excellent, you find the issue in no time.
Reply

Get notified of new replies

To Headlights stopped working

Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

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

 Joe Kucinski
story-1

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

 Verdad Gallardo
story-2

Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

 Joe Kucinski
story-3

Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

 Brett Foote
story-5

Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-6

10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

 Michael S. Palmer
story-8

2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

 Joe Kucinski




All times are GMT -4. The time now is 04:48 PM.

story-0
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-1
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
story-2
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-3
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-5
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-7
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE
story-8
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every C8 vs Its Closest Competitor

Slideshow: 2027 Corvette lineup vs the world.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-24 16:12:42


VIEW MORE
story-9
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!

Slideshow: 10 major Corvette problems from the last 20 years.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-14 16:37:05


VIEW MORE