Courtesy light switch

[Jerome P.]

The courtesy light switch located in the door jamb is not working.

Are they difficult to replace?

It does not appear to be a difficult job. Anything suggestions or tips would be helpful.

wouldlike to replace it with an original, but I have heard they are not readily available.

what vendor makes or has the best all around?

[Joe L.]

Re: Courtesy light switch

The courtesy light switch located in the door jamb is not working.

Are they difficult to replace?

It does not appear to be a difficult job. Anything suggestions or tips would be helpful.

wouldlike to replace it with an original, but I have heard they are not readily available.

what vendor makes or has the best all around?

Jerry------


Very easy to replace. The switch is very simple. After removal, carefully inspect it. You may be able to clean or repair it to make it work again

[Jerome P.]

Re: Courtesy light switch

Joe or anybody,

On my '72 something that was suppose to be not difficult has turned into something more than I anticipated. One of the wires slipped back into the hole in the door jamb that receives the courtesy light switch. Any suggestions on how to retrieve the wire and get it back out through the hole.

[Joe L.]

Re: Courtesy light switch

Joe or anybody,

On my '72 something that was suppose to be not difficult has turned into something more than I anticipated. One of the wires slipped back into the hole in the door jamb that receives the courtesy light switch. Any suggestions on how to retrieve the wire and get it back out through the hole.

Jerome-----


I just don't recall on this. However, it MAY be possible to access the wire if you remove the kick panel. To remove the kick panel you first have to remove the sill plate. However, overall, it's very easy to do both.

[Jerome P.]

Re: Courtesy light switch

Jerome-----


I just don't recall on this. However, it MAY be possible to access the wire if you remove the kick panel. To remove the kick panel you first have to remove the sill plate. However, overall, it's very easy to do both.

If I remove the kick panel, as Joe thinks might be the answer, will I have access to the wire and will I be able to fish it back through the hole in the door jamb?

Any other thoughts on retrieving the wire if removing the kick panel is not the answer?

[Lawrence S.]

Re: Courtesy light switch

Take the sill plate off
Remove the screw that hold the kick panel in place. It is at the rear of the kick panel. Then carefully remove the panel. You may have to remove the kick panel speaker to get access to the wire. All of this is very easy. Just take your time removing the kick panel and putting it back in.

I just did this on on my 69 this afternoon. Both sides..

[Jerome P.]

Re: Courtesy light switch

Sounds like a plan, Lawrence. I am going to give it a try this weekend.

Thanks for the input Lawrence and Joe. Much appreciated.

[Jerome P.]

Re: Courtesy light switch

Curtesy light switch - driver's door. There are two wires, one is to activate the courtesy lights when the door is opened. The second wire seams it also should be connected to the switch. Should this second wire also be connected to the switch? If so, what does it control?

[Jerome P.]

Re: Courtesy light switch

The second wire is for the key buzzer. Unfortunately it now seems the Key buzzer switch located in the steering column is not functioning. The buzzer buzzes even with the key out of the ignition and as long as the driver's door is open. It sounds like this is a time-consuming job and not that easy of a fix.

Will a little spray of CRC Electric parts cleaner into the ignition switch help? Or is this a bad idea?

[Edward J.]

Re: Courtesy light switch

Jerome, the buzzer switch is located in the column, thi s requires steering wheel removel and lock plate removel. there are a couple tools required tools one is a steering wheel puller and the other is a GM lock plate remover, which compresses the lock plate spring. tilt and telescoping wheel lock plate is a little more difficult and also requires another tool.

[Richard G.]

Re: Courtesy light switch

I was curious, is the jam switch painted?
It seems it would be best to have the switch in before painting to keep the paint out of the threads.
But would be easier to attache the wiring harness at the time of installation.
Which method was use say on the C2 and C3's?
Rick

[Joe L.]

Re: Courtesy light switch

I was curious, is the jam switch painted?
It seems it would be best to have the switch in before painting to keep the paint out of the threads.
But would be easier to attache the wiring harness at the time of installation.
Which method was use say on the C2 and C3's?
Rick

Rick------


The switch was not painted.

[Jeffrey S.]

Re: Courtesy light switch

If I am understanding which wires you are referring to, there are two wires to these switches since the body is not steel so a ground is needed. The same is true for the alarm switches also. I apologize if this is not what you are asking.
Jeff

[Richard G.]

Re: Courtesy light switch

The part of the Corvette, the switch threads into, is part of the bird cage and is made of steel.
The circuit is activated when the (always hot) lead is grounded at the switch.
The second wire (not all Corvettes have more than one wire) is for the key buzzer not ground.
If you inspect the switch, their are no internals its all in the open, you will see how it works.
Rick

[Jeffrey S.]

Re: Courtesy light switch

The part of the Corvette, the switch threads into, is part of the bird cage and is made of steel.
The circuit is activated when the (always hot) lead is grounded at the switch.
The second wire (not all Corvettes have more than one wire) is for the key buzzer not ground.
If you inspect the switch, their are no internals its all in the open, you will see how it works.
Rick

Rick,
Maybe I am thinking of the switch on the latch side of the door jam which is the alarm? That one is screwed into a plate that is riveted to the fiberglass and needs a ground. Thanks for the correction.
Jeff