September 20, 2013 08:37PM
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Just noticed a problem with my bright light stalk switch. When I push it forward, the stalk clicks/locks and the brights come on. When I pull the stalk towards me, nothing. It used to be when I pull the stalk towards me, the brights came on and stay on as long as I maintain pressure on the switch. My question is can the switch be taken apart/diagnosed/repaired or is it just a swap out sealed unit?
I am assuming the issue is with the stalk switch and not the relay as the brights do come on when I push the switch towards the firewall. alan |
September 20, 2013 10:13PM
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September 22, 2013 09:12PM
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My turn signal switch stopped working on one side, but the flashers worked all around, so I knew the trouble was in the switch, similar to your problem with the brights. I have a small spray can of electrical contact cleaner, which is some sort of solvent that's not as harsh as brake cleaner. I took the switch off the column so I wouldn't make a mess in the car and I sprayed the contact cleaner into every place on the switch I could find that looked like it might let the solvent get inside. Lots of dirty solvent ran out for a while. I sprayed until it started coming out clean. I sprayed a little silicone lube in there after that. My turn signals have been working fine ever since. I've had that electrical contact cleaner so long I can't remember where I got it. Auto parts stores might have it, or maybe a place like Radio Shack.
Try a spray can repair before you replace the switch. John |
September 23, 2013 01:15PM
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Thanks for the tip John. I did study the wiring diagram and the stalk switch appears to feed the headlight relay from 2 points, the continuous (click lock) side and the momentary(pull side) so I guess it is time to dive into the steering column.
John, is the stalk switch a sealed unit or is there a cover that is held on by screws? alan |
September 23, 2013 04:20PM
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September 24, 2013 12:14PM
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September 24, 2013 04:45PM
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The turn signal switch was a sealed unit, at least in terms of whether you could open it up. It had plenty of openings to spray solvent in. I just realized we're talking about the same switch. I was just at O'Reilly Auto Parts and I saw electrical contact cleaner among all the spray oils and cleaners. John |
September 25, 2013 03:05AM
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This is what you'll need: Contact Spray
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