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Old Jul 10, 2011 | 06:36 PM
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I am trying to replace my turn signal switch but the replacements i am getting for my 76 is not fitting the wiring plug under the dash.

I looked at the one I removed and it say delco remy d-8-67 on one side and 26c11 on the other side. I have tried bwd s3233 twice and both ones will not plug in. I am sure others have replaced theirs with bwd products and not had a problem. anyone else have any difficulties ?

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Swap the plastic "harmonica" connector on your original switch with the one that is on the new switch. Here are the directions on removing and reinstalling the individual wires.

Disengage and remove the individual switch wires and metal contacts from the original plastic “harmonica” connector and also remove the connector from the wires on the new switch. Straighten a heavy paper clip or use a very thin blade screwdriver. Insert it into the “harmonica” connector from the contact side to disengage each wire and contact. There should be a small molded square channel in the connector that will guide you to a metal tang on the contact that holds it in place. Once you depress the tang and pop the wire and contact out of the connector, you should take a small knife blade and bend the tang back out so that it will engage the connector correctly upon reinstallation. Make sure that you reinstall the wires and metal contacts in the correct order.

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Old Jul 11, 2011 | 07:39 AM
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Good Call !

Thanks very much ! I will try that today.

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Old Jul 12, 2011 | 06:32 AM
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switched out the connectors in about minutes. Installed and all is good.
thanks again !
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