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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 02:45 PM
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I recently purchased my first Vette; a 1970 convertible with 30,000 documented miles. Everything works great on the car excpet for the two inside tail lights.

My question is: Are all 4 tail lights (2 on each side) suppose light up when the brakes are applied? Right now, the two inside tail lights do not work whatsoever. They don't work when the brakes are applied, blinkers, whe the head lights are turned on, nor do the backup lights activate when in reverse. The two OUTSIDE tail lights work when brakes are applied, blinkers, and when the headlights are turned on. The two inside tail lights, however, never light up at all.

When are the two inside tail lights suppose to work? ie; when brakes are applied? Blinkers? When in reverse to activate the backup lights?

Thank you in advance for any answers or suggertions you might have.

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Bob P.
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 09:38 PM
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Need to move this to the C3 forum and Tech or General thread. I think you'll get a quicker and more on point response. Good Luck and enjoy the ride!
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 11:07 PM
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Will do.
Thank you for the tip.
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Old Aug 7, 2009 | 11:47 PM
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Only the outer lights operate as brake and tail lights. The inner is a backup light, which should work with the key on and the shifter in reverse.
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