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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 09:03 AM
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hey guys I just bought an 05 c6 corvette and one of the side marker lights is out an after further investigation I discovered the socket was cut from the wire harness of witch I cant seem to find a replacement anywhere the dealer says I would have to replace the entire front wire harness not an option any ideas or suggestions? there's a guy on ebay selling a rear harness I asked him if the side markers were the same he told me they r not so frustrating any help would be greatly appreciated
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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 09:51 AM
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start checking junkyards , you can buy just the part you need for a few bucks. corvette recyclers , dino's vette parts , vette wrecks etc.
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Can't you expose the wires in the harness far enough back to splice/solder in the side marker lamp wires?
That's what I'd be trying before replacing the whole harness.
The look going to the headlight splits and branches off to the side lamp.


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Old Jan 3, 2014 | 11:29 AM
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I would go to the parts store and buy a new socket and bulb, solder in the new socket. I did this on my Z28 and they work perfectly.
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