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Old Aug 4, 2013 | 08:28 PM
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My lights pop up, yet do not illuminate. If I futz with the switch they come on. If I pull back on the stalk the flash to pass high beams come on. I have cleaned all of the grounds previously. I don't think it's a ground issue since the lights will come on in flash mode. I have searched and found many other headlamp malfunctions. I have not run into my scenario.. I am thinking switch. Sound plausible ?
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 06:32 PM
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I am experiencing this issue currently... Did you figure it out yet?
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 06:40 PM
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Most likely. If the doors fail to open and/or the lights do not illuminate, tap the end of the stalk in towards the steering wheel. If they start working, it is the stalk.
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Old Nov 8, 2013 | 06:42 PM
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Originally Posted by VinnyT
Most likely. If the doors fail to open and/or the lights do not illuminate, tap the end of the stalk in towards the steering wheel. If they start working, it is the stalk.
Awesome I am going to check it out right when I get home. i am replacing the Drivers side Window regulator so I have time to do it.
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Yes I replaced the switch ! Fixed the issue. I bought it on amazon..
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Yes I replaced the switch ! Fixed the issue. I bought it on amazon..
Any idea what it cost?
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Old Nov 9, 2013 | 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by Hotdawwgman
Any idea what it cost?
D1512G ac delco switch from amazon was $122.. Here is the tutorial I followed.. Getting the Torx screw started that retains the switch was fiddley but the job was done in an hour

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...-a-how-to.html
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