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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 07:10 AM
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1976 vette,
The door ajar light stays on most of the time. Which switch controls the light? The one by the hinge or by the door latch?
What is the easiest way to tell which switch it is.

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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 07:50 AM
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It's the switch adjacent to the door latch. They stick some times. I just replaced both of mine recently ('72 Stingray).
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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 08:09 AM
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Thanks JimT...

One more question, where did you get the switchs?


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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 09:15 AM
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my new ones were sticking, so i slid a new piece of vacuum hose cut to length over the switch. so far, so good . . . i'd try this on the old one first. btw, pull out the center section using pliers, then shut the door easy to set the correct depth, then add vacuum hose
good luck . . .
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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 03:11 PM
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Does anyone have the part number for the switch?
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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 03:40 PM
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i went to auto zone. get the two conductor switch, about $4. it screws right in.
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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 03:54 PM
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Originally Posted by kazco
Does anyone have the part number for the switch?
All the Vette parts catalog vendors carry them.
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Old Nov 8, 2007 | 04:45 PM
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if the ajar light stays on most of the time, it may be that the center of the switch is just pushed in to far. try pulling it out
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