josephf31 wrote:
Yes actually there is I had to do the same thing before I fixed my loose steering tilt mechanism...

If you reach around down under the steering column (you will have to remove the plastic/carpeted hush panel), you should be able to find a thin metal rod which terminates just above the brake pedal -- if you can locate that and push "down" (towards the pedals) you should hear the high beam dimmer switch make the "click" sound and turn off (or on...) your high beams..

Good luck...

TommyT-Bone wrote:
jimmers, you and I have been in the same boat a lot lately. I just had it done 2 weeks ago and it cost me $400 parts and labor. Once I read about needing a spring compessor and it being a pain in the ass I sent it out to my regular mechanic.
My 91 has about 159,000 miles on the body and about 7000 miles on a 383 engine. Since December this car has been a pain in the ass and a cash pig. I just hate to quit when I feel I'm so close to having it running right. Right now, I'm getting ready to send it to an ace Corvette mechanic and just have him go at it. I'll just have to spend some of my sons inheritance.

bogus wrote:
The MFS isn't something to mess with. It's made with pig metal and has a tendency to break... they last about 140k miles... after that, you're on borrowed time!

josephf31 wrote:
If the turn signals work OK, and it's just the high beam dimmer that is troublesome, it might not be the switch, it could be the dimmer switch rod adjustment for the high beam switch (rod is between the turn signal lever and the actual switch down at the bottom of the column.

On the other hand, if your entire column tilt mechanism is loose/worn out, that would also cause the dimmer switch to not work right, and this is a much much bigger job than just the turn signal switch...

bogus wrote:
there is only one place - GM. It's called the multifunction switch. There is only one way to do it - remove the wheel.

It's not fun. And you have the tele column, right? That adds another layer of excitement to the process.

TommyT-Bone wrote:
Instead of "How much have you invested?" it should read How much have you pissed away?

Qack wrote:
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Woodstock wrote:
Sounds like fuel injectors. Measure the resistance cold and hot, should be about 16-17 ohms.

Have you checked your injectors yet like Woodstock suggested?

Randy93 wrote:
Have you checked the vacuum lines for leaks?
How did you set your base timing?
Go to a garage and have them do a emmisions check, that will tell you if you are rich or lean.

red_johnny wrote:
I would think to start looking twards the injectors. Sounds to me its fuel related, could even be running too rich? When its running go behind the car and see if you smell gas or a gassy smell. That could point to it running rich. Could also be running lean as well though.

Woodstock wrote:
Sounds like fuel injectors. Measure the resistance cold and hot, should be about 16-17 ohms.

edit: when it happens unplug the EST wire, if it runs better on the ignition module it could be the pickup coil or ECM.

CSS996 wrote:

So that movie "All Dogs go to Heaven" is bullshit?

runner140 wrote:
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jimmers wrote:
I drive by a Chevy dealer everyday to work and always see a gorgeous 2004 Z06 sitting outside. Today I thought I'd go and take a look. Their asking $32k without trade. To make a long story short, they would give me about $5000 for my 90 which is in perfect condition. The engine was rebuilt, new interior, tires rims etc. Now I knew these cars weren't worth that much now, but I figured it would be worth a bit more then that. I know I could sell it for more privately, but this was quite the eye opener!

Watch your wallet. I get nervous when I hear the word "dealership".