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Old Sep 3, 2013 | 01:58 PM
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Does anyone know where I can get a replacement driver's side jamb switch for a '90?

I took the fuse out to keep the interior lights from popping on. That's been fine, but it'd be nice to have use of my radio, heat, and A/C again
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Old Sep 3, 2013 | 06:09 PM
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At this point nobody makes them. I bought used from ebay. There are several vette specialty junk yards you can buy from.
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As mentioned, I couldn't find anything new.

I got used ones from corvettenutz
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I guess if I have to get one used, I will. But there's nothing after-market that's comparable?
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Check and see if the rubber coating on the switch is worn off that rubber closes the switch just the right amount when the door is shut.

I at first shimmed my switch out, then I found a small rubber cap in my tool box that fit over the plastic plunger and now the light doesn't come on problem solved.
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Originally Posted by bob guzzy
Check and see if the rubber coating on the switch is worn off that rubber closes the switch just the right amount when the door is shut.

I at first shimmed my switch out, then I found a small rubber cap in my tool box that fit over the plastic plunger and now the light doesn't come on problem solved.
I'll give that a try. I think someone else suggested using a #60 O ring. That may do the trick.
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