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Turn signal switch problem 200 1986

posted by  Xraybob on  Fri May 14 00:22 CST 2010
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The turn signal and high/low beam switch has been giving me a fit recently. Whenever I go to switch between high & low beams, I have to hit a sweet spot in order to get it to do its job. I've replaced the relay on the front left fender, but no luck there. The switch has the cruise control function on the stalk. I know of one at the boneyard, but don't know if it is with cruise. If it happens to be a unit without cruise, would it still function in place of mine? I don't see why not, esp since my cruise is inoperative anyway.

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'86 sedan with 436,000 miles on the original engine and automatic transmission








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    Turn signal switch problem 200 1986

    posted by  Xraybob on  Sat May 15 00:12 CST 2010
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    Your suggestion to use the electrical cleaner worked like a dream. I now have perfect switching between high & low beam functions. Thanks again.
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    '86 sedan with 436,000 miles on the original engine and automatic transmission








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      Turn signal switch problem 200 1986

      posted by  jwalker on  Sat May 15 15:35 CST 2010
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      Glad it worked out for you!

      BTW - Those combo turn signal/cruise control stalks are over $100 new from FCP Groton. That really motivated me to fix what I had or find a used one!!

      Jim
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      95 855 GLT Sportwagon, 93 854 GLT (for sale), 90 244 DL 300k :)








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    Turn signal switch problem 200 1986

    posted by  Xraybob on  Sat May 15 00:08 CST 2010
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    Your suggestion to use the electrical cleaner worked like a dream. I now have perfect switching between high & low beam functions. Thanks again.
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    '86 sedan with 436,000 miles on the original engine and automatic transmission








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    Turn signal switch problem 200 1986

    posted by  jwalker on  Fri May 14 02:54 CST 2010
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    I fixed a similar problem on my 90. I thought I was going to have to replace my turn signal/cruise stalk too.

    This is what I did. Remove steering column top cover. First check the screws that mount the stalk to the steering column for tightness. Then I used some electrical cleaner and sprayed thoroughly to clean the switch contacts. This may take a couple of tries but it eventually worked for me....:)

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    95 855 GLT Sportwagon, 93 854 GLT (for sale), 90 244 DL 300k :)








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      Turn signal switch problem 200 1986

      posted by  Xraybob on  Fri May 14 03:25 CST 2010
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      Thanks for the suggestion. My wife is on her way to Autozone to get some. I'll let you know how it works out.

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      '86 sedan with 436,000 miles on the original engine and automatic transmission







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