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Old 04-17-2009, 09:27 am   #1
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Strange problem that just started happening.

When I turn my headlights on, they will not open, both wont. No motor noises and if I cycle the switch again, they will come on.

So yesterday I tried to clean the switch, blew it out with air the best I could from the staulk. Worked fine then. This morn, they started messing up again.

I researched some forums and one said it was the Headlamp Module, the other the turn signal/headlamp lever.

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If cycling the switch gets them to work, then it sounds like a bad headlight switch.
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Old 04-17-2009, 11:29 am   #3
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Right, OK... That is the cheaper of the two parts too! LOL!!!

I know of a good used one. The bad part is I barely use my headlights! Only a few times a year and I do not have auto on.
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Tod they(the switch) are easy to refresh/rebuild. If you are going there I will find a thread that goes thru it.
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Hey Joe,

A rebuild, really? Hey sure, if you have a moment to look that would be nice.

I am not in a hurry for the into either, so when you have time.


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Thanks Foot!

I will do this and report back for all. Stay tuned, I will probably attempt it next weekend.
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I would like to see the backyard repair also that is what fixing cars is all about not just throwing parts at them Steve
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Yeah it is simple once you get there you clean the contact points and increase the lost tension bingo good as new
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I would like to see the backyard repair also that is what fixing cars is all about not just throwing parts at them Steve
Here is the link on taking the switch apart, cleaning and adjusting it.

Headlight switch failed. Decided to repair instead of replace… - Corvette Forum
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Well last night my battery completely died, basically right in front of me. I did not drive it yesterday due to rain, but opened the door, tried the headlights and they turned on and went up very slowly. I thought, there is an issue! Checked voltage at the battery and got 10V, the car would not even crank. Then while removing the battery, the hood lamp got so dim and almost died in front of me and I heard a buzzing noise.

So off to get a bettery and possibly this may fix my issue.

Otherwise, I will be doing the switch clean and adjustment above.
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