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Old Sep 22, 2007 | 10:33 PM
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I have a 78 with tilt and telescopic steering. I need to know what is missing from the dimmer pivot to the rod that goes to the dimmer switch. I can manually push the rod and the dimmer switch works but is there a piece that goes between the pivot and the rod?
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Yes- see the little hollow rectangular piece located all the way at the bottom left of this photo just above the long shaft. When you pull the pivot lever, it pushes against this piece. The rod going down to the dimmer switch buts up against this piece..hope this helps

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Yes- see the little hollow rectangular piece located all the way at the bottom left of this photo just above the long shaft. When you pull the pivot lever, it pushes against this piece. The rod going down to the dimmer switch buts up against this piece..hope this helps

Now where to get one. I am glad I made sense.
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The part that you need is 7827028 Actuator, Dimmer Switch Rod This is your lucky day. It is still available at GMPartsDirect and through all GM dealers.

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Originally Posted by Jim Shea
The part that you need is 7827028 Actuator, Dimmer Switch Rod This is your lucky day. It is still available at GMPartsDirect and through all GM dealers.

Jim
Thanks I needed that number I will go tomarow and try to get one
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