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Mar 1, 2011 | 02:06 PM

Leviner

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Brake lights not working

Need advice on how to repair brake lights w/o having dealer charge me $500.+ for changing a switch. Has anyone had this happen with their 2002?

Mar 1, 2011 | 02:09 PM

lucky131969

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Need advice on how to repair brake lights w/o having dealer charge me $500.+ for changing a switch. Has anyone had this happen with their 2002?

You have isolated the problem to the stop lamp switch?

Mar 1, 2011 | 02:11 PM

Justin-Sane

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If its the Multi Switch your speaking of, you can fix it yourself for free. pretty simple really.

here's how.
Removal:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...-a-how-to.html

Switch Repair:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...f-replace.html

Mar 1, 2011 | 02:41 PM

Leviner

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Yes, do you know an easy way to replace?

Mar 1, 2011 | 02:42 PM

Leviner

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Thanks for the advice. I will give it a try.

Mar 1, 2011 | 02:43 PM

lucky131969

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Yes, do you know an easy way to replace?

Yes to what?? Stop light switch or MFS?

Mar 1, 2011 | 02:50 PM

Leviner

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Will have to do a little more trouble shooting and get back to you. Thanks

Mar 1, 2011 | 03:32 PM

Chicago1

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Ummm before you start doing that take the passenger side floor panel out and see if you have a blown fuse.

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Mar 1, 2011 | 07:01 PM

Leviner

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Is the MFS the same as the Hazard Flasher? Just had shop confirm it needs replacing and I hope to do it myself and save $500+

Mar 1, 2011 | 07:50 PM

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lucky131969

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Is the MFS the same as the Hazard Flasher? Just had shop confirm it needs replacing and I hope to do it myself and save $500+

No it's not.

Mar 1, 2011 | 07:52 PM

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Leviner

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Thank you for your advice. It looks like I can get to the flasher throuh the radio and save the money.

Mar 2, 2011 | 08:51 PM

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Leviner

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Fantastic resource!

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Thank you for your advice. It looks like I can get to the flasher throuh the radio and save the money.

I used the step by step process and replaced the flasher switch which fixed the tail lights. Thanks to all who offered advice.

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