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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 05:42 PM
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89 Ok I changed all 4 bulbs and it still don't work. Where do I go next?
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Where is the brake light switch located?
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Old Jul 14, 2010 | 06:39 PM
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Try this sarge

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-z...esnt-work.html

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http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...ake-light.html

It should be located with the brake pedal arm. when the brake is depressed it hits the switch and turns on the lights. Here is a picture of it
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sh.../corvette.html

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Originally Posted by RetiredSFC 97
Try this sarge

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-z...esnt-work.html

or

http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...ake-light.html

It should be located with the brake pedal arm. when the brake is depressed it hits the switch and turns on the lights. Here is a picture of it
http://www.autopartswarehouse.com/sh.../corvette.html
Thanks Sarge! Back to Auto parts store tommorow. Took top off feet straight up in the air fun place to get to.
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Hope that takes care of it
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Old Jul 15, 2010 | 03:03 PM
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Originally Posted by RetiredSFC 97
Hope that takes care of it
Thanks Sarge
I ordered a new one ,but after cleaning old one it worked. So I got a spare now
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mines never worked, lol.
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mines never worked, lol.
I doubt that is true.
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