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Old Sep 14, 2015 | 03:22 PM
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I've looked everywhere and can't seem to find the answer. I'm going through parts and checked the connection for the front turn signal/ marker lamps and discovered that they are different than the connection on the wiring harness. The marker lamp connection is rubber with two wires and is similar to the connection for the back up lamps. The problem is that the wiring harness connection is plastic and has a three wire setup and there's no way it'll go together. Is it possible that I have the wrong wiring harness? Thanks in advance.
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Originally Posted by sullyman56
...Is it possible that I have the wrong wiring harness?...
Sounds like it.
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Old Sep 14, 2015 | 07:26 PM
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Originally Posted by Easy Mike
Sounds like it.
Ok, shouldn't the connector on the harness match the one on the pigtail for the parking/ turn signals? I'm not sure what to look for, but it seems as though I should buy a harness that matches the year of my car. Does anyone have a picture of the correct connector?
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Originally Posted by sullyman56
Ok, shouldn't the connector on the harness match the one on the pigtail for the parking/ turn signals? I'm not sure what to look for, but it seems as though I should buy a harness that matches the year of my car. Does anyone have a picture of the correct connector?
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The front marker/turn signal lights are a 3 wire connection. The picture show what the connectors looks like.

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Here's a couple pics of the connector on the harness. You're correct about the three wires and I checked the parking light and discovered a third wire. The big problem here is that everything up front was cut by the PO when he removed the front clip.



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The connectors I have don't look anything like yours. Looks like I'll be shopping for the correct harness.
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i used "Lectric Limited" harnesses bought thru Willcox sales for my 72,

plug n play, they were a perfect fit n funtion.
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i used "Lectric Limited" harnesses bought thru Willcox sales for my 72,

plug n play, they were a perfect fit n funtion.
Thanks, I'll check it out. I wish I knew what year harness I have.
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Thanks, I'll check it out. I wish I knew what year harness I have.
Message me at Support@Willcoxcorvette.com and we'll figure this out..

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Yup wrong connector.
Should be same my 68 is the same unmolested.
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