Turn signal/light switch
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Turn signal/light switch
Hi Y'all, new member here, I just purchased an 1998 Dodge Avenger, and the turn signal stalk will not stay in place when the right hand blinker is operated.
I am guess in it's the turn signal switch broken. I can get one from Autozone for $80, anyone have the how to, on replacing it ?
Does the steering wheel (and therefore the airbag) have to be removed, or is it possible to remove the cowling around the switch without removing the wheel ?
Any input would be appreciated
Thanks in advance
I am guess in it's the turn signal switch broken. I can get one from Autozone for $80, anyone have the how to, on replacing it ?
Does the steering wheel (and therefore the airbag) have to be removed, or is it possible to remove the cowling around the switch without removing the wheel ?
Any input would be appreciated
Thanks in advance
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RE: Turn signal/light switch
There are at least 3 different versions of this switch 2 have only one side lever the other contains both levers you may need to match VIN numbers. At least know what you are after before you take it apart or you may be putting it back together while you wait for the correct part.
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RE: Turn signal/light switch
I changed a turn signal switch on an older model and it wasn't too difficult. First you have to remove the horn button or top center piece of the steering wheel. There should be screws from the bottom side that you remove to do this. Once you get that off there is simply a large nut in the center than needs to be removed that holds the steering wheel on. [I did not need any sort of steering wheel puller.] Once the steering wheel is off you'll see how the turn signal switch is attached. its simply a matter of disconnecting the wires and removing screws and then putting everything back together. Make sure you get the steering wheel properly positioned. Before you start simply make sure the wheel is positioned in the straight ahead position.
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RE: Turn signal/light switch
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I changed a turn signal switch on an older model and it wasn't too difficult. First you have to remove the horn button or top center piece of the steering wheel. There should be screws from the bottom side that you remove to do this. Once you get that off there is simply a large nut in the center than needs to be removed that holds the steering wheel on. [I did not need any sort of steering wheel puller.] Once the steering wheel is off you'll see how the turn signal switch is attached. its simply a matter of disconnecting the wires and removing screws and then putting everything back together. Make sure you get the steering wheel properly positioned. Before you start simply make sure the wheel is positioned in the straight ahead position.
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I changed a turn signal switch on an older model and it wasn't too difficult. First you have to remove the horn button or top center piece of the steering wheel. There should be screws from the bottom side that you remove to do this. Once you get that off there is simply a large nut in the center than needs to be removed that holds the steering wheel on. [I did not need any sort of steering wheel puller.] Once the steering wheel is off you'll see how the turn signal switch is attached. its simply a matter of disconnecting the wires and removing screws and then putting everything back together. Make sure you get the steering wheel properly positioned. Before you start simply make sure the wheel is positioned in the straight ahead position.
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