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Old Jul 18, 2016 | 01:22 AM
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I had a rat get into my c5 convertible and chew on one of the buttons on the stereo. Can they be removed and replaced with another one or do I have to replace the unit? I have solved the rat problem, but still have some of the plastic on the button chewed off which has lots of light coming out of it.

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They can be replaced individually, but not from the dealer, etc. Give Marc a call at Vettenuts.net. He probably has some for sale, or check Ebay. They're all over the place there. Even the aftermarket company Dorman makes a new replacement set. Part #76849 Amazon sells them as well as numerous sources.
FYI: A number of GM vehicles besides Corvette, including trucks, use the same radios and the ***** are exactly the same. This is NOT a special "Corvette" radio. They (the round ones at least) all pull straight off. Easy peasy.

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What button did he get? We have them all in stock used OEM.

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To replace the stereo button... after you have finished phase one ... pictured below...find a comfortable spot with good lighting and pull the **** off of the radio shaft...
replace all the parts in reverse order and enjoy the stereo...



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Turns out it is the Climate Control button and not stereo. It is the Rear Defrost button.

Do you have those in stock as well. Let me know price and I will go from there. Thanks
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I am not quite as far as you were in the picture, but in a couple more hours I could be.
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I am not quite as far as you were in the picture, but in a couple more hours I could be.
THANK God that's NOT my car, I just copied and pasted it... might be a slight over kill for swapping out a control button, but thought you might find it amusing... I don't do much kidding around in the tech section, but every now and then a little levity breaks up the techiness... is that a word?
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It sounds like a good word. I am also very glad that is not my car.
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Originally Posted by 73Corvette
.......... I don't do much kidding around in the tech section, but every now and then a little levity breaks up the techiness... is that a word?
Works for ME.........
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Originally Posted by ensteele
Turns out it is the Climate Control button and not stereo. It is the Rear Defrost button.

Do you have those in stock as well. Let me know price and I will go from there. Thanks
Yes we do for $18 shipped.

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