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Fixed the switch!! (1/7)
6/17/13 10:10am

tbirdsps
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Ridgecrest, CA - USA

Vette(s):
1990 Coupe

Joined: 2/19/2013
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My passenger door switch, you know the one on the jamb. It had broken off so it wasn't working. Luckily there were no lost parts. I removed the door panel and unbolted the remains from the door.

I super glued it back together being careful not to get any glue on the plunger. I coated the plunger with a little WD-40 then glued it back together. Because of the spring my fingers were quite sore after holding it together for about 2 minutes.

I put it all back together and everything works again. Interior lights, rear hatch switch.

I spent zero on the repair. Now time will tell how log it will last.

I just love cheap! LOL

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Re: Fixed the switch!! (2/7)
6/17/13 11:13am

laurieb
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Sacramento, CA - USA

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1995 Coupe, Automatic, Dark Red Metallic, 1G1YY22P6S5100376 1985 Coupe, Automatic, Gold Metallic, 1G1YY0783F5114974

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Good deal. Hope it works out well for the long run!

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Re: Fixed the switch!! (3/7)
7/18/13 10:44am

tbirdsps
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Ridgecrest, CA - USA

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1990 Coupe

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Well it didn't last. I'll order a new one. :( But I did learn how to get the door panel off. :)

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Re: Fixed the switch!! (4/7)
7/18/13 3:26pm

Shoot. Well, at least it was a learning experience. Too bad you can't use duct tape. I hear that works on everything LOL

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Re: Fixed the switch!! (5/7)
7/24/13 3:44pm

tbirdsps
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Ridgecrest, CA - USA

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1990 Coupe

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I think I'm going to have to fix it again. Absolutely nobody has the switch. Discontinued everywhere.

Anyone have a parts car? 90-96 that would like to sell me one or two?

I found one on ebay today and bought it. Absolutely not produced anymore. There are Corvette salvage yards that do have them. Quoted price $20 each used. I'll be saving the broken one. :)

|UPDATED|7/24/2013 12:44:01 PM (AZT)|/UPDATED|

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Re: Fixed the switch!! (6/7)
7/26/13 12:43pm

Ah, good deal that you were able to find one so fast.

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Re: Fixed the switch!! (7/7)
7/27/13 10:30am

RaBaLin
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Blaine, MN - USA

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1985 vette red 78K auto,pb,ps,pw,pl. It has the 1 piece glass top, it has the sport seats in Dk Gray Cloth. I put 90 wheels on with 1 1/4 inch spacers.

Joined: 5/20/2013
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Try Shepvette.com

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