CorvetteForum - Chevrolet Corvette Forum Discussion

Notices
C5 General General C5 Corvette and C5 Z06 Discussion not covered in Tech

Help replacing vert "trunk" lid switch

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 07:48 PM
Share
  #1  
99-ss-vert's Avatar
99-ss-vert
Thread Starter
Instructor
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 221
Likes: 0
From: Charleston SC
Default Help replacing vert "trunk" lid switch
Any advice or secrets to replacing the trunk lid switch for the convertible top? It appears the switch just plugs in but the tabs don't allow for removal of the broken switch. Any help is much appreciated.
Reply
0
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 08:00 PM
Share
  #2  
c5BlackBeauty's Avatar
c5BlackBeauty
Lifetime Member
Supporting Lifetime Gold
20 Year Member
Veteran: Air Force
Liked
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Dec 2002
Posts: 10,702
Likes: 76
From: New Jersey
St. Jude Donor '05, '12-'13, '15-'16, '21
Default
Originally Posted by 99-ss-vert
Any advice or secrets to replacing the trunk lid switch for the convertible top? It appears the switch just plugs in but the tabs don't allow for removal of the broken switch. Any help is much appreciated.
Sorry.....I can't answer your question, but if you haven't done so already, you may want to post over in the Tech Forum. Those guys are really great about these kind of issues. Good Luck
Reply
0
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 08:17 PM
Share
  #3  
dobewillie's Avatar
dobewillie
Race Director
 
Joined: Mar 2006
Posts: 10,477
Likes: 4
From: lockport n.y
Default
your best bet good luck
Reply
0
Old Nov 18, 2008 | 09:25 PM
Share
  #4  
99-ss-vert's Avatar
99-ss-vert
Thread Starter
Instructor
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 221
Likes: 0
From: Charleston SC
Default
Could a moderator move this post for me or should I repost?
Reply
0
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 01:25 AM
Share
  #5  
DeeGee's Avatar
DeeGee
Tech Contributor
20 Year Member
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 19,384
Likes: 87
From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Default
Originally Posted by 99-ss-vert
Any advice or secrets to replacing the trunk lid switch for the convertible top? It appears the switch just plugs in but the tabs don't allow for removal of the broken switch. Any help is much appreciated.
Which switch do you mean? Is it the switch that releases the trunk lid to the left of the steering wheel or the one under the tonneau cover that releases the convertible top cover?

I can post up the diagram if I know which one you need.
Last edited by DeeGee; Nov 19, 2008 at 01:30 AM.
Reply
0
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 10:04 AM
Share
  #6  
99-ss-vert's Avatar
99-ss-vert
Thread Starter
Instructor
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 221
Likes: 0
From: Charleston SC
Default
Originally Posted by DeeGee
Which switch do you mean? Is it the switch that releases the trunk lid to the left of the steering wheel or the one under the tonneau cover that releases the convertible top cover?

I can post up the diagram if I know which one you need.
The switch under the tonneau cover. Oddly enough, "Trunk" is labeled on the switch. Thanks for the help.
Reply
0
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 10:52 AM
Share
  #7  
DeeGee's Avatar
DeeGee
Tech Contributor
20 Year Member
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 19,384
Likes: 87
From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Default
Heres the pic from the manual. Looks like you just need a blade screwdriver to pop it out

Hope that helps

Reply
0
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 06:50 PM
Share
  #8  
99-ss-vert's Avatar
99-ss-vert
Thread Starter
Instructor
 
Joined: Jan 2008
Posts: 221
Likes: 0
From: Charleston SC
Default
Thanks DeeGee. If you're ever stateside in Charleston, SC, I owe you a cold one.
Reply
0
Corvette Stories

The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts

story-0

2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 First Look: Everything You NEED to Know!

 Michael S. Palmer
story-1

5 Best & 5 Worst Corvette Daily Drivers

 Joe Kucinski
story-2

The Headlights of Every Corvette Generation Explained

 Joe Kucinski
story-3

5 Best & 5 Most Overrated Corvette Track Packages of All Time!

 Joe Kucinski
story-4

Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained

 Joe Kucinski
story-5

Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette

 Verdad Gallardo
story-6

10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

 Joe Kucinski
story-7

Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

 Brett Foote
story-8

10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

 Michael S. Palmer
story-9

8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

 Pouria Savadkouei
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 06:59 PM
Share
  #9  
Ol'55's Avatar
Ol'55
Le Mans Master
Supporting Lifetime Gold
15 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2004
Posts: 9,420
Likes: 8
From: Southern New Jersey, The wet part at the bottom
St. Jude Donor '08-'09-'10
Default
You Da Man Dave! Is this place the best or what!
Reply
0
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 07:00 PM
Share
  #10  
steve8's Avatar
steve8
Race Director
20 Year Member
Liked
Loved
Community Favorite
 
Joined: Nov 2004
Posts: 11,071
Likes: 1,293
From: Central Ma
Default
I would have bet you were talking about the other switch by your description.
DeeGee to the rescue once again!
Reply
0
Old Nov 19, 2008 | 07:48 PM
Share
  #11  
Jet-Jock's Avatar
Jet-Jock
Race Director
Supporting Lifetime
10 Year Member
 
Joined: Aug 2003
Posts: 13,421
Likes: 8
From: Lake Mary Florida
Default
Love my factory service manuals... best $130. spent on the Vette.
Reply
0
Old Nov 20, 2008 | 12:34 AM
Share
  #12  
DeeGee's Avatar
DeeGee
Tech Contributor
20 Year Member
Top Answer: 1
 
Joined: Dec 2003
Posts: 19,384
Likes: 87
From: Horncastle Lincolnshire, England
2023 C5 of the Year Finalist - Unmodified
Default
Originally Posted by 99-ss-vert
Thanks DeeGee. If you're ever stateside in Charleston, SC, I owe you a cold one.
Glad I could help
Reply
0

Get notified of new replies

To Help replacing vert "trunk" lid switch

Tags
Back to Subforum
C5 General
View Next Unread
Who using pirelli Pzero rosso?, how do they compare to michelin or goodyear???




Click for Advanced Search
Reply Closed Thread Share
Forum Jump
Trending Topics

All times are GMT -4. The time now is 07:19 AM.

story-0
2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 First Look: Everything You NEED to Know!

Slideshow: Is the 2027 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 the best Silverado yet?

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-16 08:01:12


VIEW MORE
story-1
5 Best & 5 Worst Corvette Daily Drivers

Slideshow: 5 best and 5 worst Corvette daily drivers

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-15 10:32:13


VIEW MORE
story-2
The Headlights of Every Corvette Generation Explained

Slideshow: The headlights of every Corvette generation explained

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-15 10:17:14


VIEW MORE
story-3
5 Best & 5 Most Overrated Corvette Track Packages of All Time!

Slideshow: The 5 best and 5 most overrated Corvette track packages ever.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 12:46:45


VIEW MORE
story-4
Every 2027 Corvette Engine Explained

Slideshow: Every 2027 Corvette engine explained

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-09 12:16:31


VIEW MORE
story-5
Designer Imagines A Corvette That Looks More Like a Corvette Than the Corvette

Slideshow: A Jaguar designer's personal project imagines what a modern front-engined Corvette might look like if Chevrolet revisited the golden age of the Stingray.

By Verdad Gallardo | 2026-06-08 19:53:43


VIEW MORE
story-6
10 Ugly Corvettes That We Still Kinda Love

Slideshow: 10 ugly Corvettes that we still kinda love.

By Joe Kucinski | 2026-06-03 10:34:17


VIEW MORE
story-7
Top 10 Most Expensive Corvettes Ever Sold on Bring A Trailer

A lot of money has changed hands at the online auction house over the years.

By Brett Foote | 2026-06-03 10:21:50


VIEW MORE
story-8
10 Things Every Corvette Owner Needs (2026 Edition)

Slideshow: 10 great gifts Corvette enthusiasts actually want for Father's Day!

By Michael S. Palmer | 2026-06-03 15:43:40


VIEW MORE
story-9
8 Most "Only Corvette Owners Understand" Quirks and Problems

Slideshow: These are the quirks, annoyances, and oddly lovable problems that every Corvette owner eventually learns to live with.

By Pouria Savadkouei | 2026-05-28 09:31:39


VIEW MORE