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Old Oct 22, 2015 | 04:45 PM
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Default Replace turn signal switch, should I do anything else while I'm there?

Started acting weird a few days ago?

I see I can order the main part with the wiring so i know I need that.

I could also use a new ignition cylinder because the key is so worn I can remove it without moving it to Lock

Do I need to order any other parts so complete the install?

I have a pulley but I see I may need Lock plate tool?
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Old Oct 22, 2015 | 04:59 PM
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Depends on what column you have. If you have Tele you might want plastic cover for clip they tend to break. Cancelling cam on standard column tend break at horn contact retainer. There's really not a lot to early columns maintenance wise.
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No Tele

I'll add the cancel cam as well. thanks
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Be sure all the horn components are there and working while you have it apart.

Just get yourself a new key and a spare.
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Sounds like the start of a frame-off!
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Definitely that plastic clip cover if you have a tilt and telescope as even if it's intact it probably won't come out in one piece.

With a helper or two it is possible to remove and replace (replacing is more difficult) the lock plate without the tool. The tool that comes with many wheel puller sets is worthless in a C3. The legs are too short. The factory manual knows about this and says to put a socket underneath each leg. That probably works with a good quality tool, but not the crappy things in wheel puller sets I've seen. It's just a piece of rather low gauge mild steel and the legs spread (slipping off the sockets/nut/whatever you've used) when you tighten down on the nut.

Hopefully you won't have the same problems I encountered.

First, I bought a replacement turn signal switch at Auto Zone as they stock them. Bad move--poor quality and it would never cancel when turning left and only rarel when turning right. I then bought a Delco switch and cancelling cam from the Chevy dealer. Definitely better quality but it still doesn't cancel as well as the original. After fiddling for a while trying to pull the old wire harness (with connector) back through the column I finally just cut off the connector. With some tape around the connector on the new harness to keep it flat against the cable it slid in easily.
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Old Oct 25, 2015 | 10:42 AM
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Perhaps drop in a cruise control switch?

If you have the wheel off now it would save doing it later...

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Originally Posted by ddawson
Started acting weird a few days ago?

I see I can order the main part with the wiring so i know I need that.

I could also use a new ignition cylinder because the key is so worn I can remove it without moving it to Lock

Do I need to order any other parts so complete the install?

I have a pulley but I see I may need Lock plate tool?
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Old Oct 25, 2015 | 09:20 PM
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cruise control LOL.

I don't even use it on my new cars. Just too many cars on the road.
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