CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion

C3 General General C3 Corvette Discussion not covered in Tech
Sponsored by:
Sponsored by:

Courtesy light switch

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Feb 20, 2014 | 07:35 AM
Share
  #1  
Red Hot 71's Avatar
Red Hot 71
Thread Starter
Instructor
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 118
Likes: 1
Default Courtesy light switch
My driver's side courtesy lamp switch for my 71 coupe finally stuck for the last time the other day so I ordered a new one. Problem is the little thin connecters on the end of 2 wires that plug into the back of the switch are broke off where they bend over the edge of the nylon housing. Now there is nothing to make contact w/the switch. Have checked parts stores & have not been able to find these particular connecters. Any help or recommendations would be greatly appreciated.
Last edited by Red Hot 71; Feb 20, 2014 at 07:36 AM. Reason: Did not include year.
Reply
0
Old Feb 20, 2014 | 07:45 AM
Share
  #2  
gbvette62's Avatar
gbvette62
Race Director
25 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Oct 2000
Posts: 12,657
Likes: 3,117
From: Shamong, NJ
Default
All of the Corvette vendors carry them. They come in a set of 6 for around $8.
Reply
0
Old Feb 20, 2014 | 08:41 AM
Share
  #3  
Red Hot 71's Avatar
Red Hot 71
Thread Starter
Instructor
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 118
Likes: 1
Default
Originally Posted by gbvette62
All of the Corvette vendors carry them. They come in a set of 6 for around $8.
Thanks. Are they the same as for alarm/door ajar terminals?
Reply
0
Old Feb 20, 2014 | 02:01 PM
Share
  #4  
Red Vert 02's Avatar
Red Vert 02
Pro
20 Year Member
All Eyes On Me
 
Joined: Jun 2001
Posts: 628
Likes: 34
From: Evergreen Park Illinois
Default
Originally Posted by Red Hot 71
Thanks. Are they the same as for alarm/door ajar terminals?
The switch at the back of the door jamb is different length than the one at the front of the door jamb.
Reply
0
Old Feb 20, 2014 | 03:50 PM
Share
  #5  
62corvette's Avatar
62corvette
Le Mans Master
Supporting Lifetime
20 Year Member
Active Streak: 30 Days
Photogenic
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 5,252
Likes: 767
From: Waterford WI
Default
Originally Posted by Red Vert 02
The switch at the back of the door jamb is different length than the one at the front of the door jamb.
And the contacts are the same for both.
Reply
0
Old Feb 20, 2014 | 05:08 PM
Share
  #6  
HwyFever's Avatar
HwyFever
Advanced
 
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 83
Likes: 1
From: So Cal California
Default
You will need the special crimp pliers that work for those connecters to properly crimp them... Should be able to find at any electronics hardware store.
Reply
0
Old Feb 20, 2014 | 06:29 PM
Share
  #7  
Red Hot 71's Avatar
Red Hot 71
Thread Starter
Instructor
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Sep 2013
Posts: 118
Likes: 1
Default
Originally Posted by HwyFever
You will need the special crimp pliers that work for those connecters to properly crimp them... Should be able to find at any electronics hardware store.
Thanks, That is good to know. I am beginning to believe that Corvettes are as bad as boats when it comes to spending money on this & that.
Reply
0
Old Feb 20, 2014 | 06:48 PM
Share
  #8  
Capkunu's Avatar
Capkunu
Pro
 
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 557
Likes: 3
From: El Sobrante CA
Default
Originally Posted by Red Hot 71
Corvettes are as bad as boats when it comes to spending money on this & that.


You've heard that old adage:

Two best days in a sailors' life: day he sells his boat, and the next when he buys a bigger one.
Reply
0
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-1

Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

 Joe Kucinski
story-3

8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

 Verdad Gallardo
story-4

Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

 Brett Foote
story-7

Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-8

10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

 Joe Kucinski
story-9

5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

 Michael S. Palmer
Old Feb 20, 2014 | 11:18 PM
Share
  #9  
HwyFever's Avatar
HwyFever
Advanced
 
Joined: Aug 2013
Posts: 83
Likes: 1
From: So Cal California
Default
Originally Posted by Capkunu


You've heard that old adage:

Two best days in a sailors' life: day he sells his boat, and the next when he buys a bigger one.
...And if he has any money left over he buys a C3 Corvette
Reply
0
Old Feb 21, 2014 | 12:07 PM
Share
  #10  
Capkunu's Avatar
Capkunu
Pro
 
Joined: Oct 2013
Posts: 557
Likes: 3
From: El Sobrante CA
Default
Originally Posted by HwyFever
...And if he has any money left over he buys a C3 Corvette
Plastic begets plastic.
Reply
0
Old Feb 21, 2014 | 12:10 PM
Share
  #11  
Easy Mike's Avatar
Easy Mike
Team Owner
Supporting Lifetime
20 Year Member
 
Joined: Jun 2000
Posts: 38,923
Likes: 1,481
From: Southbound
Cruise-In II Veteran
Default
Originally Posted by Capkunu
...Two best days in a sailors' life: day he sells his boat, and the next when he buys a bigger one...
Originally Posted by HwyFever
...And if he has any money left over he buys a C3 Corvette...
To pull the boat.
Reply
0

Get notified of new replies

To Courtesy light switch

Back to Subforum
C3 General
View Next Unread
Stinger Hood Question




Click for Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump
Trending Topics

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 09:52 AM.

story-0
Top 10 DOs and DON'Ts for Protecting Your Convertible Top!

Slideshow: How to Protect A Convertible Top: 10 DOs & DON'Ts

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-03 00:00:00


VIEW MORE
story-1
Top 10 Most Explosive Corvettes Ever Made: Power-to-Weight Ratio Ranked!

Slideshow: The 10 most explosive Corvettes ever built based on power-to-weight ratio.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-20 07:23:03


VIEW MORE
story-2
150 hp to 1,250 hp: Every Corvette Generation Compared by the Specs That Matter

Slideshow: From C1 to C8 we compare every Corvette generation by the numbers.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-12 16:54:12


VIEW MORE
story-3
8 Coolest Corvette Pace Cars (and Replicas) of All Time

Slideshow: Some Corvette pace cars became collectible legends, while others perfectly captured the look and attitude of their era.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-11 09:50:51


VIEW MORE
story-4
Top 10 Corvette Engines RANKED by Peak Torque (70+ Years of Muscle!)

Slideshow: Ranking the top 10 Corvette engines by torque output.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-05-05 11:58:09


VIEW MORE
story-5
Corvette ZR1X Will Be Pacing the Indy 500, And Could Probably Race, Too!

Slideshow: A Corvette pace car nearly matching IndyCar speeds sounds exaggerated, until you look at the numbers.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-05-04 20:03:36


VIEW MORE
story-6
Top 10 Corvettes Coming to Mecum Indy 2026!

Among a rather large group of them.

By Brett Foote | 2026-05-04 13:56:44


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 C9 Corvette MUST-HAVES to Fix These C8 Generation Flaws!

Slideshow: the top 10 things Corvette owners want in the C9 Corvette

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-30 12:41:15


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Revolutionary 'Corvette Firsts' Most People Don't Know

Slideshow: 10 Important Corvette 'firsts' that every fan should know.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-04-29 17:02:16


VIEW MORE
story-9
5 Reasons to Upgrade to an LS6-Powered Corvette; 5 Reasons to Stay LT2

Slideshow: Should you buy a 2020-2026 Corvette or wait for 2027?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-04-22 10:08:58


VIEW MORE