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no brake lights!

Posted: 3/21/07 4:56amMessage 11 of 18
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There is a difference in the columns due to the location of the ign. switch, for one. But, I think the main difference is in the connector itself.

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no brake lights!

Posted: 3/21/07 9:21pmMessage 12 of 18
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Curtis,
 
That turn signal switch (5698520) is for '67 & '68 Corvettes only.  The connection to the harness is semi-circular, while in '69 & up it is straight.  They're not even close.
 
You will find (or already have) that a lot of parts for a '68 are one year only parts.  It's kind of annoying when you see parts that are listed from 69 & up.
 
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no brake lights!

Posted: 3/25/07 1:29pmMessage 13 of 18
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If you have to replace the turn signal switch, I hope it comes easier than the 78-82 tilt- telescoping variety. I for one found it to be a very trying experience ( threading the wire harness down through the tunnel Wits%20End) There must be a trick to it Wacko.

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no brake lights!

Posted: 3/25/07 10:16pmMessage 14 of 18
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Well 'blessed be the '68' for being 'unique'  again!  I've already had my switch 'out and 'in' a couple of times  during the processes of elimination!

Thank's for all the tips though,  now I'm waiting for new parts.
 
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Posted: 3/26/07 8:58amMessage 15 of 18
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try the neutral safety switch. in the console for automatics on clutch pedal for standard. I had to go thru all the same things you did. when I replaced the switch, I had brake lights.
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no brake lights!

Posted: 3/26/07 6:41pmMessage 16 of 18
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While I am a firm believer in the "Anything is possible" philosophy, that one just don't make sense(to me). I wonder why the NSS would keep the braking lights from working? Now I'm curious!

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Posted: 3/28/07 7:27amMessage 17 of 18
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Your absolutely right Joel. The NSS has nothing to do with the brake lights not working. My issue was with the back- up lights.  It was causing me to blow  the fuse which in turn caused my turn sigals and brake lights not to work.  My apologies to all .

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Posted: 3/28/07 9:45amMessage 18 of 18
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Whew! Ya had me goin there for a while!!!

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