H/L Cruise Control Column Switch - Help
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H/L Cruise Control Column Switch - Help
Hi,
1999 Vert A4
I have been experiencing a cruise control issue that will fix itself if I jiggled the end of the switch/ stock where one turns on the headlights.
Now, my H/L will not raise..unless I jiggle the switch/ stock also.
So, I gather I need a new switch.
1 - Once the switch is removed can I disassemble said switch and clean out any dust?
2 - I have a factory manual, yet are there any insights or tricks to the switch removal/repacement (on car) instructions?
1999 Vert A4
I have been experiencing a cruise control issue that will fix itself if I jiggled the end of the switch/ stock where one turns on the headlights.
Now, my H/L will not raise..unless I jiggle the switch/ stock also.
So, I gather I need a new switch.
1 - Once the switch is removed can I disassemble said switch and clean out any dust?
2 - I have a factory manual, yet are there any insights or tricks to the switch removal/repacement (on car) instructions?
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I cut and pasted my previous posting for mulitfunctional switch removal and installation. I didn't try to clean or repair the switch itself but someone said that you can try to use rubbing alcohol to clean the contacts... Here is my previous posting on the instructions...hope it helps.
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I ordered the mulitfunctional switch (turn signal/headlight/cruise control switch) from GM Parts Direct for about 140 bucks. I just put it in today and it fixed the problem. It took me about 1.5 hour due to lack of experience of taking apart the knee pad under the steering wheel. Here is some instruction to save you some pain:
1. remove the two screw on the knee pad under (Torx head screw).
2. use a thin screw driver to lift the small panel out around the trunk release switch and disconnect the switch connector..remove the screw behind the trunk release switch panel.
3. lift the small (vent looking) panel next to the ignition switch and remove the screw behind it.
4. Pull the knee pad panel out...there is a couple of spring load clips (friction fastener) holding the panel in on the left side of the panel.
5. Remove the two torx head screw under the the cover for the steering column just below the steering wheel.
6. Split the top and bottom section of this cover and remove the bottom cover. (Top and bottom covers at jointed at the base with small hooks on each side). The top cover would not be removable yet.
7. Remove the two Torx screws (silver in color...this is extended out verse the indentation you have on normal screw head...if you don't have a socket for torx, try using a small hex socket) from underneath...they hold the top half of the cover. Then remove the top cover.
8. Remove one top screw on the top part of the steering holding the turn signal switch. The second one faces you on your lower left when you are sitting in the car...try turning the steering wheel to the left so the flat part of the airbag is on the left for easier access. THIS SCREW IS KIND OF TRICKY...DON't STRIP THE TORX HEAD!!! I didn't have the right tool so I use a Torx head socket and use a slip joint plier to turn it slowly....I think it is best if you have a torx head that is the right size (25) that fits into one of those multifunction screw driver head is best then you can use an rachett box wrench or an open wrench to turn it. Loosing this is remove all the way by fingers (this is the most time consuming part). Replace switch by attaching the two screws back then swap the two connectors with the old/bad switch....
9. Reinstall the rest in reverse order....If you have the right tool for the last torx screw...you should be able to do this in less than 30 minutes.
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TonySWC
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I ordered the mulitfunctional switch (turn signal/headlight/cruise control switch) from GM Parts Direct for about 140 bucks. I just put it in today and it fixed the problem. It took me about 1.5 hour due to lack of experience of taking apart the knee pad under the steering wheel. Here is some instruction to save you some pain:
1. remove the two screw on the knee pad under (Torx head screw).
2. use a thin screw driver to lift the small panel out around the trunk release switch and disconnect the switch connector..remove the screw behind the trunk release switch panel.
3. lift the small (vent looking) panel next to the ignition switch and remove the screw behind it.
4. Pull the knee pad panel out...there is a couple of spring load clips (friction fastener) holding the panel in on the left side of the panel.
5. Remove the two torx head screw under the the cover for the steering column just below the steering wheel.
6. Split the top and bottom section of this cover and remove the bottom cover. (Top and bottom covers at jointed at the base with small hooks on each side). The top cover would not be removable yet.
7. Remove the two Torx screws (silver in color...this is extended out verse the indentation you have on normal screw head...if you don't have a socket for torx, try using a small hex socket) from underneath...they hold the top half of the cover. Then remove the top cover.
8. Remove one top screw on the top part of the steering holding the turn signal switch. The second one faces you on your lower left when you are sitting in the car...try turning the steering wheel to the left so the flat part of the airbag is on the left for easier access. THIS SCREW IS KIND OF TRICKY...DON't STRIP THE TORX HEAD!!! I didn't have the right tool so I use a Torx head socket and use a slip joint plier to turn it slowly....I think it is best if you have a torx head that is the right size (25) that fits into one of those multifunction screw driver head is best then you can use an rachett box wrench or an open wrench to turn it. Loosing this is remove all the way by fingers (this is the most time consuming part). Replace switch by attaching the two screws back then swap the two connectors with the old/bad switch....
9. Reinstall the rest in reverse order....If you have the right tool for the last torx screw...you should be able to do this in less than 30 minutes.
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TonySWC
