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Old Aug 20, 2014 | 02:12 PM
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I have a 94 LT1 6 speed and my reverse lights do not come on when in reverse. I tested the system by jumping the connector that go's to the switch and the lights come on. So i assume i need a new switch. I went to the Chevy Dealer near my home and the part is discontinued. Part #10159402. Is there another switch that i can use?
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I have a 94 LT1 6 speed and my reverse lights do not come on when in reverse. I tested the system by jumping the connector that go's to the switch and the lights come on. So i assume i need a new switch. I went to the Chevy Dealer near my home and the part is discontinued. Part #10159402. Is there another switch that i can use?
First I'd exercise the switch you have extensively. Has the transmission fluid been changed recently? Has it been changed at all? A fresh fluid change and exercise should be very good for it. Most of the Corvette resellers offer a switch if you should need it, the only difference is the replacement has maybe a 4" pigtail that the OE doesn't. Removing the switch can be a challenge but once removed you can likely soak the detent ball in the end of it and make it work, if the exercise doesn't recover the functionality of it.

If you've got the time and facilities exercise it, doesn't work soak the detent ball last maybe do the purchase.
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How do you remove this switch? Where do you access it from?
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