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Offline CUDA JAS

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Ignition / turn signal switch replacement
« on: November 11, 2008 - 11:45:39 AM »
I am planing to rebuild my steering column this winter. 

How do I determin if I need to replace my ignition and turn signal switches?

Both seem to be working fine right now. 

Should I just replace them while I have the column apart.  I just hate to spend the money to replace something that is working fine thats all.

Any toughts?

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Re: Ignition / turn signal switch replacement
« Reply #1 on: November 11, 2008 - 11:53:12 AM »
I have virtually never seen an Ignition switch fail , they seem to be indestructable
 If the turn signal switch is working I would leave it as well , it is an easy fix later if needed

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Re: Ignition / turn signal switch replacement
« Reply #2 on: November 11, 2008 - 11:59:06 AM »
Only real way to tell is to sit down with a wiring schematic, a voltmeter, and both plugged into the car while working the systems. You'd have to check for voltage drops across the contacts to see the condition of them, and how they handle current.

As mentioned, if they work its no big deal. I, well my insurance bought, new turn signal and ignition switches when i got a new column after my accident.  :biggrin:
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Re: Ignition / turn signal switch replacement
« Reply #3 on: November 11, 2008 - 12:16:17 PM »
Where the ignition switch wires plug in at the bottom of the column is an area to check real good and to clean the terminal connection there. It has a tendency to over heat and burn out there, it is the most common issue.

The turn sig switch will sometimes dry rot the plastic left right tangs and break off if you play with it to much while apart. And the biggest issue with the turn switch is the emergency flasher area. It takes the most amps which causes heat :2thumbs:

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Re: Ignition / turn signal switch replacement
« Reply #4 on: November 12, 2008 - 07:36:00 AM »
Thanks guys.

I think I will have a good look at the switches when I pull the column apart.  I hope I will not have to replace them.

The plastic connectors are already a little messed up, so I will fix them as I go.

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Re: Ignition / turn signal switch replacement
« Reply #5 on: November 12, 2008 - 08:41:04 AM »
Did you catch this link to CODY's rebuild, open the PDF file & then save to your computor
I know this is an old topic but I wanted to say someone saved Cody's column rebuild page here: http://www.sendspace.com/file/lhga5d

Warning for dialup users - it's a 10 MB pdf
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Re: Ignition / turn signal switch replacement
« Reply #6 on: November 12, 2008 - 03:40:56 PM »
Did you catch this link to CODY's rebuild, open the PDF file & then save to your computor

Oh yes.  I already have it saved.!!!  :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :biggrin:
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