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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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