matthewyoung

Thanks again. I'll trace the rear back and all the others you stated. Enjoy the weekend

matthewyoung

So, the rear luggage light is on too. Still haven't had any luck. Does this mean it's grounding somewhere to the luggage light, before I go tearing it apart. Sorry, I'm a bit daft when it comes to electrical. Thanks!

stingrayl76

Make sure your courtesy lamps are fitted with the correct two contact #90 bulb.

matthewyoung

that was it. Replaced all the bulbs--thanks!!!

Frankie the Fink

Not making sense to me. Right or wrong bulb -- if the 'ground' side of the circuit is properly interrupted by the headlight and door switches the light damn sure ain't coming on.

matthewyoung

Not sure why, but I replaced all the bulbs, and now they go off with door closed...

Frankie the Fink

I'm betting you probably disturbed something that was causing your problem; bumped a wire, moved a socket somehow. I'd leave it alone and hope the problem doesn't reappear.

matthewyoung

not sure. mind looking at these pics and critiquing? Thanks!! Getting ready for judging 9/12. Sure I'll not hit the mark first time out, but here goes.

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c1-a...post1581311268

stingrayl76

Frank,
Most bulbs use the base as a ground but not so with the #90. The #90 bulb has two contacts and one filament. One contact is positive and the other is the negative. The courtesy lights in a C2 are screwed to the birdcage structure and when a bulb is installed that uses the base for a ground it will be grounded to the birdcage via the mounting bracket and stay illuminated with the doors closed.
Dave

Frankie the Fink

Well then. That makes sense and you nailed the problem. Good call

Johnny 66

I noticed the floor lights stayed on tonight. Hopefully it's just that light switched turned all the way!

Johnny 66

Indeed the light switch was all the way past the detent. Glad I don't have to troubleshoot anything on that!