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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 11:05 PM
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Happy holiday's folks. I have a question for you guys. I have a sweet 88 convertible. My tail lights are not working, but the brake lights work.

My fog lights are not working but my headlights are.

I changed the fuse, but it pops immediately. I hear its a short somewhere.

A local Chevy dealer says getting to the Light Control Switch may solve the problem, but it will cost a 1,000 just to get to it. why don't you trade it in.

I did recently have a upgraded sound system installed..........

Whaddaya think? Thanks.

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Old Dec 26, 2012 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by JelyRol
A local Chevy dealer says getting to the Light Control Switch .. will cost a 1,000 just to get to it. ...
Whaddaya think?

Find a new shop

Seriously if you are handy with a DVM and have the factory wiring diagrams you can fault find and repair most elec problems.
Even if it was the switch , not going to cost $1K to replace it

http://www.ebay.com/itm/1984-1989-He...9509fd&vxp=mtr

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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 12:03 AM
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You are getting robbed! I would tell the dealer to hug a root!
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 01:26 AM
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Thanks Guys. Yeah, that's what I get for going to a dealer.
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Old Dec 27, 2012 | 01:41 AM
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That's called "I don't want to do this job so I'll quote a humongous price so you'll go away".
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