column lever broken-revisited-switch on dash for hi-low?
Posted: Sun Sep 29, 2013 4:13 pm
I've been dealing with my broken turn signal lever mechanism for months now (see below post) - haven't had time, energy , or money to repair. I can do all the function of the lever but the toughest, biggest pain is switching low beam - high beam and back. Do you guys have a wiring diagram that I can reference - I assume the wire for the low-high beam runs down the column and under dash - if I could locate the correct wires - I'm thinkig of buying a switch (not sure what kind - toggle - etc - mounting it on dash somewhere and running wires to it. Any ideas on finding correct wires?, correct type of switch to purchase?
tks.......Milty
This morning I switched my high beams on and the entire switching mechanism broke loose inside the column. As best as I can tell the switch fits into a C shaped metal bracket that it swivels on. The metal C shaped bracket has broken on the top edge. Its hard to tell but it looks like I would have to disassemble the sterring column to get to this bracket to replace it - not sure a backyard mechanic like me can handle it.
Do you guys have a blow up diagram of the column? Any pictures?
Is the part available retail or on-line or will it be a junk yard item?
I am fairly good at working on cars but if I do have to break down the sterring column - I assume I will need some sort of puller to remove the steering wheel - a special tool to remove nut holding wheel to column, etc - do you guys think I can handle this? - rent a puller or jigger rig a tool?
At this time I can, with difficulty reach my finger into the side of the column at put on the turn signals, with effort I can switch high beam off and on. With two hands I can put on wipers, mist-etc - but not the safest way to drive.
tks.......Milty
This morning I switched my high beams on and the entire switching mechanism broke loose inside the column. As best as I can tell the switch fits into a C shaped metal bracket that it swivels on. The metal C shaped bracket has broken on the top edge. Its hard to tell but it looks like I would have to disassemble the sterring column to get to this bracket to replace it - not sure a backyard mechanic like me can handle it.
Do you guys have a blow up diagram of the column? Any pictures?
Is the part available retail or on-line or will it be a junk yard item?
I am fairly good at working on cars but if I do have to break down the sterring column - I assume I will need some sort of puller to remove the steering wheel - a special tool to remove nut holding wheel to column, etc - do you guys think I can handle this? - rent a puller or jigger rig a tool?
At this time I can, with difficulty reach my finger into the side of the column at put on the turn signals, with effort I can switch high beam off and on. With two hands I can put on wipers, mist-etc - but not the safest way to drive.