Turn signal / Dimmer switch replace
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Turn signal / Dimmer switch replace
I'm trying to repair a turn signal/dimmer switch. I can turn on the LH signal but not the right. I cannot dim the headlights. This might be two different problems.
I've already been down the steering column to the multifunction switch inside the column. this appears good. I can "manually" trigger both left and right signals. This part is NOT needed. (see below)
This piece alongside the column is what I think I need (see photo below). It is where the turn signal stalk/shaft snaps into and "actuator" that operates the switches. What is the name or part number of this actuator?
Has anyone down this repair before?
I've already been down the steering column to the multifunction switch inside the column. this appears good. I can "manually" trigger both left and right signals. This part is NOT needed. (see below)
This piece alongside the column is what I think I need (see photo below). It is where the turn signal stalk/shaft snaps into and "actuator" that operates the switches. What is the name or part number of this actuator?
Has anyone down this repair before?
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It's possible that the turn signal flasher relay is bad, it's actually 2 relays in one, one relay operates the left side, the other relay inside the same housing operates the right side, one side can still work while the other doesn't, check that first it's cheap before going too deep into the column.
Oops just read that you could manually activate the turn signal on both sides, you may be right on that part, don't know the name of it though.
Oops just read that you could manually activate the turn signal on both sides, you may be right on that part, don't know the name of it though.
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I'm guessing the image of the TS switch is NOT from your car. Is it? It's missing a cancelling spring so I guessed you're just using it from another source. In your second snapshot the section the TS lever attaches to is the "wiper switch/pivot" and it's likely what you need and maybe more.
I was just sent a column "on approval" and I should have anything that you need. There's a dimmer actuator that operates off of the pivot that if not broken is just out of place. Is the stalk quite loose and wobbly? I haven't even opened the box the column parts are in yet but I can and send snapshots of what I feel you need. I'm quite familiar with these columns.
PM me your email address and I'll get some snapshots later in the day for you.
Where are you located?
I was just sent a column "on approval" and I should have anything that you need. There's a dimmer actuator that operates off of the pivot that if not broken is just out of place. Is the stalk quite loose and wobbly? I haven't even opened the box the column parts are in yet but I can and send snapshots of what I feel you need. I'm quite familiar with these columns.
PM me your email address and I'll get some snapshots later in the day for you.
Where are you located?
Last edited by WVZR-1; Aug 17, 2013 at 07:23 AM.
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YES!!! This is my exact issue. I actually still have the guide piece that broke off as some in these photos. That pivot piece is what I need. still can't find it online to purchase. 4th and 5th photos down.
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...rn-signal.html
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...rn-signal.html
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