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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 05:29 AM
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First I would like to introduce my self since this is my first post. My name is Tim, I have a '99 Torch red coupe. I have a couple problems with my car and was hoping someone could help me out with them. My park brake light comes on some times when accelerating or braking. It doesn't stay on just comes on for a few seconds then goes back out. Also sometimes the drivers door doesn't lock when I hit the buttom. Its moody it might work fine for a month or two and then stop for a while. And the last problem I have is that the outside coating on my top has started to come off. I have a strip about 4" wide that that starts at the front and goes all the way back that came off a little at a time. Has anyone every had any of these problems with there car? TIA

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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 07:07 AM
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Originally Posted by TSL812
Has anyone every had any of these problems with there car? TIA

Tim
When I pull my key, sometimes my driver's door doesn't unlock. Seems like some of the linkage may be loose but I am not sure. Works fine manually.

Wish I knew what to tell you to help you fix any of your issues. I'm sure others will probably chime in and help you out though.

Anyway, welcome to the forum.
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 08:35 AM
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The issue with the top is something we all deal with sooner or later, I painted mine body color! Good luck with the other problems!
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 06:57 PM
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Thanks for the replies.

Originally Posted by jrose7004
The issue with the top is something we all deal with sooner or later, I painted mine body color! Good luck with the other problems!
I am considering stripping all of the UV coating off and laying carbon fiber on the top. Not sure if I want to go through the trouble though.

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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 07:14 PM
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On my experience about the intermitent brake lights coming on is that the switch is loose or going bad. Just give a try to check it. Anyway, welcome and hope some else can chime in on the other issue.
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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 07:20 PM
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Originally Posted by VetteSiNz
On my experience about the intermitent brake lights coming on is that the switch is loose or going bad. Just give a try to check it. Anyway, welcome and hope some else can chime in on the other issue.
Was this your brake lights? My "parking brake" light on the dash is what is giving me the problem.

Thanks for the reply.

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Old Sep 13, 2004 | 07:27 PM
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I must be blind...didn't read the "parking".
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