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Headlights won't open with switch

Posted: 9/15/16 1:55pm Message 1 of 3
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Cana, VA - USA
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Vette(s): 1975 Stingray 71 350 engine Flat top pistons Sniper fuel injection Hyperspark ignition Vintage Air air conditioning Borgeson power steering box
The headlights on my '75 would only pop up with the secondary control under the dash, so I replaced the headlight switch.  Now they will still not open with the headlight switch, but if I use the under dash control to open them, (then push this control back in with the headlight switch pulled out), they will stay open, and close when I push the headlight switch back in.

I find this a bit crazy -- it does not make sense to me.

Any ideas on what is going on, and how to fix it?



   

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Re: Headlights won't open with switch

Posted: 9/16/16 8:51am Message 2 of 3
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Vette(s): 1973 Convertible, L48, 4 Speed, PS, Numbers Matching, Mille Miglia Red, Dark Red Interior NCRS Top Flight Award Chapter/ June 2016
Hi Bill, Yes, this does sound kinda strange. Just to throw something out there! Did you replace the vacuum hoses on the light switch correctly. One of the hoses ( at least on the 73) has a blue stripe on it and the other is plain black. They need to be installed on the correct light switch ports. Sorry, but I can't remember which way they went. Check your AIM. Also, some of the repro switches have been known to be faulty. They are all made in Tawaiin. Regards, Jim


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Re: Headlights won't open with switch

Posted: 9/19/16 1:30pm Message 3 of 3
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Vette(s): 1975 Stingray 71 350 engine Flat top pistons Sniper fuel injection Hyperspark ignition Vintage Air air conditioning Borgeson power steering box
That was it!  I switched the vacuum lines (putting the blue stripe towards the driver) and they now work!
Thanks.



   

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