Tide Will Roll!

The only time I noticed this is when in reverse and with the tunes OFF.
I will try to check it out this weekend though

Bert

RMFT!

MobyDickDog

So, is the fuse panel on the side kick panel or is it more toward the firewall under the carpet? More than likely it will be obvious when I start pulling back the carpeting.

Thanks in adavance!!

MobyDickDog

ny32182

My 2012 base clicks, I figured it was a vette thing.

WICKEDFRC

MobyD,

If you were sitting in the passenger seat stretched out with your feet against the furthest portion of the foot well (not flat on the floor, but up against the furthest mat that goes up under the glove compartment) the fuse panel is right below your feet.

It is not behind any plastic panels.

Simply pull up the floor mat at the top edge (not the hook edge closest to seat) and flip the floor mat up and lay it over the seat. (No need to unhook the fasteners) using a flashlight, follow the carpeting up under the dash. You will see where it ends, exposing a small percentage of the fuse panel. Slowly pull that back towards you revealing the entire fuse panel.

Keep in mind, this is on a 2013 Z. I am not sure if all C6 models have fuse panel is same location. But, it was too easy to locate and expose. 20-30 seconds. That's taking your time too.

MobyDickDog

Ah, ha! Thanks! I was thinking it was on the SIDE.

I've got a 2013 Grand Sport. Probably in the same spot, but we shall see.

The next thing is verifying what part number has the 5 prong. Also, by substituting the relay with the 5 prong, does it cause any other issues. For example, does the cruise control still turn off when you depress the brake pedal? Does the ABS still function? Do the brake lights still work? You know, any crazy stuff like that when it is switched over to the 5 prong relay?

WICKEDFRC

Unsure if any of that happens, but there is only one way to find out....

Speak with a GM tech at your local Dealership or, go ahead and order up the new Part Number and test these concerns. Considering GM TSB shows a new part number, I am sure it would all work out positively.

Remember, the new Part Number is 15328865.

mcc978

Mine is part number 12193602 which according to the TSB is the wrong part number. Not sure if I am supposed to have 12193606 or the new one though. My vette is an 08, is the new one for 2012 and newer vettes or all C6s?

Also I couldn't tell if the relay is four or five prong since I am not sure how to remove it. Is there a screw holding in?

lastcowboy

JUST GRAB IT AND PULL , AND IT DOSEN'T MATTER ABOUT THE PART#
AS LONG AS IT HAS 5 PRONGS ......SEE THE PIC'S I POSTED

WICKEDFRC

Cowboy - I rechecked the thread and I didn't see a photo posted. Also, my buddy has a 5-Pronged Stop Lamp Relay (Part #12193602) and his clicks as well.

The new replacement part number, from my understanding, is:
GM Part #15328865

MCC978, as mentioned...Just use your fingers and pull it straight out. No screws, no clips. It sits in like a fuse...albeit a big one. make sure you make note of how it is seated in the fuse panel. Take a photo if that will help seat it back correctly.

mcc978

Thanks guys I was able to pull the relay and it does have 5 prongs but I do get the clicking when I press the brake. Putting it back in wasn't an issue at all. When I first tried to pull it out it wouldn't come out so I thought something must be holding in. This time I just gripped it harder and pulled it straight out as you suggested. Don't know why it clicks since the relay has 5 prongs.

WICKEDFRC

MCC978,

You have an old part number. Even though it is 5 prongs, your Stop Lamp Relay has a new part number. This is why I am hoping someone can chime in who has a new part number, if it is 4 or 5 prongs, and if that new part number made a difference.

Mad*Max

normal

Tide Will Roll!

Since it can not be heard while they radio is on, who cares.

Bert

RMFT!

lastcowboy

i tried to post some pic's of the part # and relay that is in the 09,11,13
vettes but seems photo b. changed somrthing so here is the # i have
TYCO-3620..............12193602 ,BEST OF LUCK

lastcowboy

here you go WICKEDFRC

JohnAE455

Mechanical relays click. No way around that. Didn't pay attention to the click until I read this post. Thanks guys.

WICKEDFRC

Maybe so....But I never heard this annoying "click" in any other car that has brake lights. Perhaps the relay GM uses in the Corvette is just a CHEAP relay.

Thanks for the photo Cowboy. That is the same part number my buddy has (5 Prongs) and sure enough....It clicks.

Does anyone have the newest Part Number? GM Part #15328865

WICKEDFRC

A search turned this up.....

http://www.qualityoneautoparts.com/s...OEM-New/Detail

Relay Electrical OEM New GM 15328865

GM Part#15328865 (superceeded part#'s D1724A, 12077865, 12135198, 12177234, 12193602, 12193612)

Pinky...

Operating as designed.

JohnAE455

I suspect that with a lot of cars these relays are located in a fuse block under the hood making them hard to hear. Of course putting a fuse block under the hood exposes electrical parts to the weather which isn't always a good thing.