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Jul 6, 2005 | 08:48 PM

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Question for early Convertible owners

I have an 87 vert and my switch on the drivers door that releases the decklid does not seem to be working anymore. I have to use the passenger side switch in order to get the decklid to open. Does Ecklers.. or Mid America sell this switch or will I have to give Vette to Vette a call ?

Jul 6, 2005 | 10:27 PM

RAGOVET

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St. Jude Donor '05

I did not see it on ecklers but you can call them . Also, you may want to try cleaning the contacts on the existing switch.... I have a 95 and my switch is on the lid underside itself. The door switch is more prone to dirt etc from the window sill.

Jul 7, 2005 | 12:07 AM

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St. Jude Donor '05-'06

Doesn't it have one in the console????try that..

Jul 7, 2005 | 01:02 AM

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Originally Posted by Daffy427

Doesn't it have one in the console????try that..

How will that fix the one in the driver's door?

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Originally Posted by 87vette

Does Ecklers.. or Mid America sell this switch or will I have to give Vette to Vette a call ?

Did you try the dealer? The things that Ecklers and Madvet carry that are GM parts usually cost 2-3x what they cost from a dealer.

Jul 7, 2005 | 08:11 AM

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How will that fix the one in the driver's door?

Did you try the dealer? The things that Ecklers and Madvet carry that are GM parts usually cost 2-3x what they cost from a dealer.

I could try that but then again.. GM usually discontinue things like this.

Jul 7, 2005 | 11:13 AM

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If the switch physically feels ok, as in not wobbly/ feels like the other switch, it most likely is ok. Try removing it and checking that all connections are made, voltage is present and that it indeed does or does not switch.

Jul 7, 2005 | 11:45 AM

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St. Jude Donor '05

I just came across these switches on this forum's parts for sale. I would be willing to bet one of these rear window release switches is the same as that for the convertible lid on your year????

http://www.zip-products.com/Corvette...298E48333667CF