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You pull your
headlight switch knob out and your lights go on. All of a sudden they go out, then come back
on for no apparent reason. Maybe all of
the dash lights have gone out or they only come on at one position on the
knob. Do not fear. Your car is not possessed. You just need a new headlight switch. The internals of the switch may have become
damaged or worn causing the switch to overheat and the lights to go out. As the switch cools, the lights come back
on. Overheats again and out they
go. The dash lights may work in only one
position or not at all because the rheostat has gone bad in the switch and it
no longer makes good contact. A new
headlight switch is the answer and it is only a call away at Zip Products, Inc.,
8067 Fast Lane, Mechanicsville, VA 23111, (800) 962-9632. They can supply you with
the correct switch to get you back out on the road and out of the darkness.
Now let’s get those lights back on!
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01: This is our new 78 – 82 Headlight Switch. The only other tool you will need is a large
flat blade screwdriver and a few minutes. |
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02: Start by disconnecting the battery. If your Corvette has air conditioning, you
will have to remove this duct from under the dash. In most cases, it will slide out or only be
held in by one or two screws.
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03: Reach up behind the dash and feel for the headlight
switch. When you find it, feel for this
small button on the bottom of the switch.
Push it all the way in and at the same time pull the knob and shaft
out. It doesn’t always come right out
the first time. Sometimes you just have
to keep trying until you hit the right spot.
Do not force the knob and shaft out.
When the button is in all the way, the knob and shaft will easily slide
out of the switch. Note: This can be very frustrating but this is the
only way you can get the knob and shaft out without damage. So do not give up. Just keep trying. It will come out, I promise.
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04: With the knob and shaft removed, unscrew the center
retainer with a large flat blade screwdriver.
This will release the switch and it will fall behind the dash.
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05: Pull the switch down towards the floor. Remove the vacuum lines and unplug the
switch. Connect the new switch to the
plug. Re-connect the vacuum lines and
feed the switch up behind the dash.
Align it with the dash opening and install the bezel and center
retainer. Hold the switch and tighten
the retainer.
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06: With the switch in place slide the knob and shaft into
the switch. You will feel it clip into
place. It is a good idea to clean the
shaft before you re-install it. A little
steel wool will work wonders. Re-connect
your battery and be ready to venture OUT OF THE DARKNESS!
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OUT OF THE DARKNESS:
REPLACING A 68-82 CORVETTE HEADLIGHT SWITCH
SOURCE:
Zip Products, Inc.
8067 Fast Lane
Mechanicsville, VA 23111
(800) 962-9632
PARTS LIST:
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