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ZR1Vette · 07-08-2009

Good info all...will get a new switch and replace. Would be great if that is the problem as opposed to a damaged wire somewhere between switch and CHMSL.
Really do appreciate the assistance. After switch install will let you know results... will be either

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ZR1Vette · 07-08-2009

Well, I have the switch of issue on order (will be to me on Monday)...but with that said my dealer indicated it is a 'discontinued' item and they found a dealer on the West coast that had one in stock which they purchased. Wow..parts are becoming more and more scarce (considering the brake light switch is NOT specific to the ZR-1 but C4 in general)

07-09-2009

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Originally Posted by ZR1Vette

Well, I have the switch of issue on order (will be to me on Monday)...but with that said my dealer indicated it is a 'discontinued' item and they found a dealer on the West coast that had one in stock which they purchased. Wow..parts are becoming more and more scarce (considering the brake light switch is NOT specific to the ZR-1 but C4 in general)

You can also pick them up at napa or autozone.

jrd1990zr1 · 07-09-2009

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Originally Posted by ZR1Vette

Well, I have the switch of issue on order (will be to me on Monday)...but with that said my dealer indicated it is a 'discontinued' item and they found a dealer on the West coast that had one in stock which they purchased. Wow..parts are becoming more and more scarce (considering the brake light switch is NOT specific to the ZR-1 but C4 in general)

Very common problem on C-4s. Sometimes the switch slides in the retainer and doesn't make contact with the pedal. If it has just slid, try pushing it into the retainer so the pedal make contact. I have also removed the switch and cleaned the contacts inside and reinstalled it on my 86 that fixed the problem.

Ecklers and Corvette Central have the switch available too, $10-15.00

ZR1Vette · 07-13-2009

I obtained a NOS ACDelco brake light switch from a 'special supplier'... installed this morning along with changing out all the fuses in the main fuse box (passenger side dash end)... appears the switch was the culprit and all now is working... thanks all for you knowledgeable guidance on this issue

Jagdpanzer · 07-13-2009

Glad you got it solved Michael

LT5-Lee · 07-13-2009

I stand corrected, I just had a situation where only the brake lights above the window was not working.

black90 · 07-30-2009

Had same problem. Checked fuses - no problem. Changed all 4 bulbs in high mount light - still didn't work.

Decided it had to be the switch for the brake lights - seems it is a two part switch. Took cover off (the under the steering wheel) and replaced the switch. That did the trick. Have to be a bit of a contortionist to do the job, and it took some time to go through all the motions. It worked and I could get the inspection sticker.

07-08-2009	#11
ZR1Vette Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Reston, Virginia Posts: 930	Re: Kind gentlemen...need help on shocking issue>> Good info all...will get a new switch and replace. Would be great if that is the problem as opposed to a damaged wire somewhere between switch and CHMSL. Really do appreciate the assistance. After switch install will let you know results... will be either or

07-08-2009	#12
ZR1Vette Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Reston, Virginia Posts: 930	Re: Kind gentlemen...need help on shocking issue>> Well, I have the switch of issue on order (will be to me on Monday)...but with that said my dealer indicated it is a 'discontinued' item and they found a dealer on the West coast that had one in stock which they purchased. Wow..parts are becoming more and more scarce (considering the brake light switch is NOT specific to the ZR-1 but C4 in general)

07-13-2009	#15
ZR1Vette Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Reston, Virginia Posts: 930	Re: Kind gentlemen...need help on shocking issue>> I obtained a NOS ACDelco brake light switch from a 'special supplier'... installed this morning along with changing out all the fuses in the main fuse box (passenger side dash end)... appears the switch was the culprit and all now is working... thanks all for you knowledgeable guidance on this issue

07-13-2009	#16
Jagdpanzer Join Date: Apr 2007 Location: Northern VA Posts: 2,646	Re: Kind gentlemen...need help on shocking issue>> Glad you got it solved Michael

07-13-2009	#17
LT5-Lee Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Houston, Tx. Posts: 56	Re: Kind gentlemen...need help on shocking issue>> I stand corrected, I just had a situation where only the brake lights above the window was not working.

07-30-2009	#18
black90 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Orleans, LA Posts: 8	Re: Kind gentlemen...need help on shocking issue>> Had same problem. Checked fuses - no problem. Changed all 4 bulbs in high mount light - still didn't work. Decided it had to be the switch for the brake lights - seems it is a two part switch. Took cover off (the under the steering wheel) and replaced the switch. That did the trick. Have to be a bit of a contortionist to do the job, and it took some time to go through all the motions. It worked and I could get the inspection sticker.