directional switch problem
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From: JACKSON NJ
directional switch problem
has anyone had a problem with the turn signal arm working for one side and
swing free on the other. i went for a ride and on the way home this happened
does it sound like the switch or the arm coming undone in side the steering
arm???? :confused: :sad: any help would be great thanks jimbo :seeya
[Modified by JIMBO55, 2:15 PM 9/29/2002]
swing free on the other. i went for a ride and on the way home this happened
does it sound like the switch or the arm coming undone in side the steering
arm???? :confused: :sad: any help would be great thanks jimbo :seeya
[Modified by JIMBO55, 2:15 PM 9/29/2002]
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Re: directional switch problem (JIMBO55)
I'm having a similar problem both on my '93 and on my truck. It seems there is a plastic pin or nubby that can break off.
On my truck it's not bad, the left turn signal won'tt shut off unless you do it manually.
On my '93, I can't put the high beams on for fear of breaking the stalk off, but the turn signals work fine.
On my truck it's not bad, the left turn signal won'tt shut off unless you do it manually.
On my '93, I can't put the high beams on for fear of breaking the stalk off, but the turn signals work fine.
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Re: directional switch problem (JonM)
Symptpoms of broken pivot/wiper switch:
You can turn the signal arm left, but can't turn it off unless you turn the wheel left. Moving the turn signal arm up just feels like it is flopping around.
You can move the signal arm up to the right position, it will not work nor stay in position.
Are these your symptoms?
dlmeyers 90 Coupe zf6 3 speed shocks
You can turn the signal arm left, but can't turn it off unless you turn the wheel left. Moving the turn signal arm up just feels like it is flopping around.
You can move the signal arm up to the right position, it will not work nor stay in position.
Are these your symptoms?
dlmeyers 90 Coupe zf6 3 speed shocks
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From: JACKSON NJ
Re: directional switch problem (dlmeyers)
you hit the nail on the head----thats just what it is doing-----is it a big job to fiix?? :( ----does the steering wheel have to come off?? :cry
hey mr mojo----we can do the replacements together-maybe we can get a discount on the assy??? :D :D jimbo :jester
hey mr mojo----we can do the replacements together-maybe we can get a discount on the assy??? :D :D jimbo :jester
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Re: directional switch problem (JIMBO55)
It's not that bad. Just make sure that you disconnect the battery when you do it to prevent any problems. The hardest part that I had was trying to get the turn signal stalk (lever) off. It was stuck. But otherwise, it was easy. And on models that have the airbags in the steering wheel, be careful and disarm it before trying to remove it. Overall, it takes about one hour to replace. While you are there, check your bolts that hold the tilt wheel mechanism in place. The bolts frequently come loose. So this is a good time to tighten those too.
Good luck!
:cheers:
Good luck!
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Re: directional switch problem (JIMBO55)
Sounds good to me Jim, just have to find the time :crazy:
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From: JACKSON NJ
Re: directional switch problem (Mr Mojo)
before the weather gets bad, i'll get my mechanic from new egypt to come over and have a BBQ at 60 acres ------- he's great and has done alot of work for me
anyone in the local area is welcome--lets set it up :D :cheers: :yesnod:
jimbo :jester
anyone in the local area is welcome--lets set it up :D :cheers: :yesnod:
jimbo :jester
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Re: directional switch problem (JIMBO55)
I've had the same problem with my '92, however, I found a way to get the right turn signal to still work. Left works normally but when I make a right turn, I lift the end of the turn signal arm towards me about 1/4 to 1/2 inch and then lift it up normally for a right turn. For whatever reason, it works as it is supposed to. It's been doing this for almost two years. When it gives up the ghost, I'll fix it.
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Re: directional switch problem (JIMBO55)
I'm on vacation from 10/5 -10/13, so it will have to be after that and before 10/26, so that leaves us the 19th which is mikeg's little PA trip unless we do this on a Sunday.
BBQ in 60 acres! Man that will be a flashback to the '80's!!
BBQ in 60 acres! Man that will be a flashback to the '80's!!
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Re: directional switch problem (Mr Mojo)
I'll be away for 2 days on at a sales meeting in va, but i'll call my mechanic to
get our dates together---email me and we will set it up jimbo :jester
flashback!!!! 60's = :D 70's = :eek: 80's = :p: 90's= :cheers:
get our dates together---email me and we will set it up jimbo :jester
flashback!!!! 60's = :D 70's = :eek: 80's = :p: 90's= :cheers:
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Re: directional switch problem (JIMBO55)
quick heads up on the above turn signal problem----had the steering wheel
removed today and my mechanic had ordered the turn signal switch to replace
what i felt was the culprit---low and behold it is not the turn signal switch that fails, but the wiper/high beam multi switch that breaks--the lighting/wiper switch connects to the turn signal switch with a metal arm which is connected to a plastic ring from your turn signal arm--the plastic ring broke and the multi switch has to be replaced not the turn signal switch------the bad news is the turn signal switch is about $60.00 and the light/wiper multi switch is about $180.00. also no one has it in stock and it takes 1 day from del. from gm--mine should be in tomorrow and i will let you know how it goes----you are looking at about 2 holrs to do the job----thank god my mechanic only charges me $40.00 an hour :yesnod:
jimbo :crazy: :jester
removed today and my mechanic had ordered the turn signal switch to replace
what i felt was the culprit---low and behold it is not the turn signal switch that fails, but the wiper/high beam multi switch that breaks--the lighting/wiper switch connects to the turn signal switch with a metal arm which is connected to a plastic ring from your turn signal arm--the plastic ring broke and the multi switch has to be replaced not the turn signal switch------the bad news is the turn signal switch is about $60.00 and the light/wiper multi switch is about $180.00. also no one has it in stock and it takes 1 day from del. from gm--mine should be in tomorrow and i will let you know how it goes----you are looking at about 2 holrs to do the job----thank god my mechanic only charges me $40.00 an hour :yesnod:
jimbo :crazy: :jester
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From: chagrin falls,oh,usa
Re: directional switch problem (JIMBO55)
one point i'd like to mention if you do the work yourself is that while its not hard to do, there is a spring that needs to be compressed (at least on the '84) with a special tool. i tried for a couple hours unsuccessfully before going out and borrowing the tool - then finished it in 10 minutes.
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Re: directional switch problem (JIMBO55)
Just had the exact thing happen last month, and it too was the pivot/pulse assembly shedding its plastic "lip". Wish I read this earlier, could have told you the part number, $102 from Dal at VanDevere.
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Re: directional switch problem (JIMBO55)
Thanks for the info Jim, maybe over the winter I'll take the car apart again and check it out.
