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Old Jul 22, 2015 | 01:34 PM
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Well I'm digging into some stuff on my 1975 Stingray snd came across this near the ebrake under the center console/arm rest. It was unplugged and just laying like it is in the picture. The black/yellow wire had both clips unplugged. What does it go to? Any help is appreciated!
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Old Jul 22, 2015 | 03:49 PM
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That wire is named Fred.

And looks like here is your answer..
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Old Jul 22, 2015 | 05:23 PM
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So you would agree that my friend Fred is the wire that goes to the park break alarm switch? What exactly is that and why would the previous own have unhooked both sockets? Hmm
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I'm going to go with parking brake alarm switch for 100 Alex.
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http://www.corvettemods.com/assets/images/cm_9593.jpg

when you pull the parking brake the brake lights goes on...
maybe they... didn't want the lights to go on. Or, perhaps their switch broke?
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Excellent guys, thank you so much for your help. I appreciate the quick replies and the attached wiring schematics!
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Default Parking brake wire

I had to access the same wire. Accessibility is not hard. Pull the console interior piece and it's right there. Mine is a C5 however. It's necessary to wire into when installing a new replacement stereo system.

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