first Vette
Thread Starter
6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2023
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
From: phoenix, az
first Vette
Picked up my first Vette and it is AWESOME!!! 2003 anniversary convertible with only 15k miles on it with a manual trans. It's a blast to drive and looks like a new car so will be getting used to it and driving it like it should be driven. A couple questions:
1) the back up lights work but don't come on when put in reverse, I see the back up switch on the tranny is the likely answer but is there anything else I should check before replacing it?
2) the hinged cover on the B-pillar is missing and the black metal backing pice that the shale plastic trim piece attaches to is bent? Any ideas what caused that? Looking for a replacement .
3) Multi-function switch (headlight switch) doesn't work, where's the best place to find a new one? I see used parts on eBay but not sure they'd be better than the one in the car that doesn't work.
Thanks for any ideas and I'll be back to the forum may, many times in the future, have already picked up a lot of great info!!!
1) the back up lights work but don't come on when put in reverse, I see the back up switch on the tranny is the likely answer but is there anything else I should check before replacing it?
2) the hinged cover on the B-pillar is missing and the black metal backing pice that the shale plastic trim piece attaches to is bent? Any ideas what caused that? Looking for a replacement .
3) Multi-function switch (headlight switch) doesn't work, where's the best place to find a new one? I see used parts on eBay but not sure they'd be better than the one in the car that doesn't work.
Thanks for any ideas and I'll be back to the forum may, many times in the future, have already picked up a lot of great info!!!
Administrator
Joined: Mar 2001
Posts: 367,300
Likes: 24,574
From: In a parallel universe. Currently own 2014 Stingray Coupe.
C7 of the Year - Modified Finalist 2021
MO Events Coordinator
St. Jude Co-Organizer
St. Jude Donor '03 thru '25
NCM Sinkhole Donor
CI 5, 8 & 11 Veteran
Your questions would be best answered in the C5 Tech section. Moving the thread there for some comments.
Night Owl for life
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 24,657
Likes: 4,504
From: Bugs Bunny should'a made a left turn here
turn signals inop? cruise control buttons do anything? do your fog lights turn on? do your interior lights turn on?
these stalks are unicorns now. what are your symptoms to say it's the stalk that's out?
Corvette Stories
The Best of Corvette for Corvette Enthusiasts
2027 Corvette vs The World: Every Model vs Closest Competitor
Joe Kucinski
10 Most Common Corvette Problems of the Last 20 Years!
Joe Kucinski
5 MOST and 5 LEAST Popular Corvette Model Years in History!
Joe Kucinski
2027 Corvette Buyer's Guide: Everything You Need to Know!
Joe Kucinski
10 Things C8 Corvette Owners Hate (But Won't Tell You)
Joe Kucinski
10 Best Corvettes Coming to Barrett-Jackson Palm Beach 2026!
Brett Foote
Every Corvette Grand Sport Explained! (C2, C4, C6, C7, & C8)
Joe Kucinski
Grand Sport & Grand Sport X Launch Alongside All-New 535hp LS6 V8!
Michael S. Palmer
5 Reasons Bad Drivers Crash & 5 Ways to Avoid a Costly Mistake!
Joe Kucinski
Thread Starter
6th Gear
Joined: Jan 2023
Posts: 6
Likes: 0
From: phoenix, az
the headlights and taillights do not turn on with the switch. The turn signals work fine and when the lights are on with the sentinel feature the brights can be turned on with the switch.
Night Owl for life
Joined: Nov 2003
Posts: 24,657
Likes: 4,504
From: Bugs Bunny should'a made a left turn here