Just to close up my problem at least, the shop replaced some wiring related to this, they saw lots of dried up disintegrating wiring in this area. I have since sold the auto and purchased a 96 SL500. After the work was done the lights did not come back on again.

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2007 Corvette Convertible Torch Red
1996 MBz SL500
2008 Harley Davidson Night Rod Special