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Old 07-17-2017, 07:19 PM
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I have a 1976. she's a beaut and i love her, but just started giving me the hazards whenever the brake is pressed. both front and back oranges turn on.... anyone have this happen, and a possible fix/remedy? thanks all!!!
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I am not sure what you mean by oranges. Side Marker lights?
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sorry, meant oranges meaning hazards turn lights

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If you haven't messed with anything and this started, it's more than likely a bad ground/grounds. I can't specifically tell you which ones to check, but someone with the knowledge will chime in and tell you where they are. You'll need to clean them up and tighten them. Good luck.
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If you haven't messed with anything and this started, it's more than likely a bad ground/grounds. I can't specifically tell you which ones to check, but someone with the knowledge will chime in and tell you where they are. You'll need to clean them up and tighten them. Good luck.
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thanks, was just out messin with 'er again.... turn signals don't work...thought they were the hazards, but its the turn signals that light up with the brakes, and when i depress the brake, the dash turn signals light up too. both of the front side marker lights are fine and working. maybe this helps diagnose?
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Originally Posted by HUSKER-Z
thanks, was just out messin with 'er again.... turn signals don't work...thought they were the hazards, but its the turn signals that light up with the brakes, and when i depress the brake, the dash turn signals light up too. both of the front side marker lights are fine and working. maybe this helps diagnose?
Check under the dash drivers side for wires hanging None? Go to each bulb housing and check for corrosion . Then follow wires back to locations you see a lot of tape and spliceing or open spliceing!Many corvettes burn to the pavement because of bad wireing.
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Do your brake lights work? Sounds like a bad ground to the tail
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