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Feb 20, 2014 | 07:35 AM

Red Hot 71

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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.

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Feb 20, 2014 | 07:45 AM

gbvette62

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All of the Corvette vendors carry them. They come in a set of 6 for around $8.

Feb 20, 2014 | 08:41 AM

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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?

Feb 20, 2014 | 02:01 PM

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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.

Feb 20, 2014 | 03:50 PM

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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.

Feb 20, 2014 | 05:08 PM

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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.

Feb 20, 2014 | 06:29 PM

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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.