i don't know exactly what it's called... i think it's a control stalk but the stick on the left side of the steering wheel. I have to replace it with another one because the highbeams won't tuen on (yes i'm sure this is the problem) does anyone know how hard this is to do and if i need any special tools? any help would be appriciated thanks

 

Just a GOOD steering wheel puller.

Sometimes the wheel will just pop off, but other times, ohhhh, those other times!!!!!!

 

sometimes all you need is a socket and power bar (but hold your hand over the joint, pressing towards the steering whell as you spin the hub nut off, or the steering shaft spring might kick the socket back into your chin when the nut releases)

 

if I remember corectly you cant get just the lights switch you have to replace the whole thing (I have the same problem) and be sure to use a puller other wise you will damage the telescopeing steering shaft (ask me how I know)

peace

 

ok now i'm asking you :-D how???


and by the way i hope this don't make you not want to hate me but... ahem E-A-G-L-E-S EAGLES!!!!

 

Philly all the way baby!!!

 

Ah geez...I just threw one of those turn signals out...doh! Once you pull the steering wheel, there's a clamp with a screw on the underside of the turn signal. Loosen the screw, unplug the connectors and slide that sucker off.

By the way, I had the same problem with my high-beams. Turned out the contacts were dirty so I just sprayed them down with contact cleaner. If you don't have some contact cleaner, stop by Graybar (electrical supplier) and get some for around $8. It pays off...BIG TIME

 

hey thanks alot i'm gonna try to get some of that contact cleaner mabye from my school if i can hope it works..

oh yea

*clear throat then sing in horrible voice*

Fly Eagles fly, on the road to victory.
Fight Eagles fight, score a touchdown 1,2,3.
Hit 'em low, hit 'em high, and watch our Eagles fly.
Fly Eagles fly, on the road to victory!
E*A*G*L*E*S - Eagles!

 

You're quite welcome

 

Mine didnt work on the 85 GSL and I got pissed one night and just kept flipping the lever back and forth really fast cussing and ranting for about 30 seconds and they started working all by themselves . Theyve never failed me since . They always just worked on my 83 though .

~T.J.

 

By flipping the switch, you probably "cleaned" the contacts enough so current could flow. I've had both an 83 and an 85 high/low beam switch apart and the only difference that I see is the coloring of the plastic casing.

 

i'm gonna go try that now i'll be back in a minute

 

holy crap it worked!!!!!!!!!!!!! i froze my skinny white *** off outside cause it's like 20 degrees out side but i think i'll use the cleaner when i can get some just to make sure it don't happen again. thanks!!!

by the way i can't believe that worked

 

Just curious, which contacts are usually dirty.... I've noticed that somtimes mine work, and sometimes not... Is it the connector, or the actual contacts.... and if its the switch contacts how do you spray it without taking the switch apart (ie. pull the wheel). I'd like to 'fix' this, without use of excessive force, if you know what I mean...

 

Contact cleaner usually comes with a little straw attachment like WD-40 or brake cleaner does... you stick the straw in the steering column right by the signal arm, and spray the copper contacts at the base of the arm (armpit?) clean

 

Haha, did you swear to? I think it helps .

~T.J.

 

actualy yes i cursed swore and slammed my hand on the center console repeadidily.. that must have been the trick.. I did all this even tho i wasn't mad oh well at least it worked right