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Old Jun 19, 2021 | 05:52 AM
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1993 corvette. Locked the center console with key , no problem but now will not unlock with key. Key simply will not move the mechanism at all. Anyone have any experience with this.?

same car : also has problem with light on dash for parking brake does not light. Low mileage car any thoughts on what to look for first on this.

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Old Jun 19, 2021 | 08:11 AM
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1993 corvette. Locked the center console with key , no problem but now will not unlock with key. Key simply will not move the mechanism at all. Anyone have any experience with this.?

same car : also has problem with light on dash for parking brake does not light. Low mileage car any thoughts on what to look for first on this.

Thanks to everyone this forum is always a valuable resource.
Did you try rubbing some oil on the key? Or squirting some graphite in?

Check the bulb?
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do you keep anything small in the console that would roll around to get jammed into the lock?
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Go to page 8C15 in service manual. ! remove console trim plate Shows three screws one you can not see it is located under shift boot the other two rear of console.As far as parking brake light lamp 8A110-0
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