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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 03:13 PM
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just recently the drivers side brake light quit working and I noticed that the turn signals sometimes quit and then restart? from some of these threads I see the hazard switch can be a problem so I tried that and that takes care of the turn signals but still no brake light, I have changed the bulbs even though they were not burned out. any help would be appreciated.

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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 04:19 PM
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Check to see if the bulb connectors have corroded, oxidized, or dirty contacts.....
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Old Sep 30, 2012 | 07:52 PM
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It could also be the multi-function switch. There is some info and a link just a few posts up. It was my M/F switch. Good luck.
Here it is from 8VETTE7, Quote:
Originally Posted by fitguy5050
Thanks , ive pushed the Hazzard switch and sometimes that helps , not all the time .
Do you have to remove the sterring wheel to pull the stalk out ?
No.

I'd definitely start with the hazard switch since there are lots of posts on the forum about it failing.
Many use a Hyper flash elimination device to eliminate the problem without replacing the flasher. Try JW Motoring or RadioFlyer for one. Both are Forum Vendors.

But, here are some links for the multifunction stalk:

Repair link:

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

And a how to remove it link:


http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c5-t...-a-how-to.html
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Old Oct 2, 2012 | 01:27 AM
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Had the same problem. Multi function switch. Can't remember where I got mine but it was only like 50 bucks
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