High beam switch
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Re: High beam switch
Mine has a issue to but I know that its not pushing the switch far enough to activate.
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Re: High beam switch
towards the bottom left side of the column you will see a rod, it should be making contact with the hi beam switch. Make sure it moves up and down when you pull the signal arm back. If it does adjust it accordingly if not I think you have to take apart the column? Thats whats happening to me right now...
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Re: High beam switch
I would make sure the rod is in place 1st, if it is, just get a new switch. IMO, $15 investment is worth it before taking apart the steering column. I just look at like, at least I know it's new, and won't crap out on me anytime soon. If the new dimmer switch doesn't fix the problem. Your only out $15, but you gain a little piece of mind.
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I have the same problem and I pushed the switch manualy and the brights work. The problem is the rod dosent push the switch far enough so I think Ill try to move the switch up when I install my new alarm this weekend. so before you spend any money try using the switch by pushing it were the rod does and if it works youll know its not the switch. I will up date you guys about mine when I get to install the alarm on tuesday.
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Re: High beam switch
I had the same problem. . . switch worked, but no contact.
Since I couldn't get my hands around the colum to adjust it, I just cut the eraser off the top of a pencil and cut it down enough so that the rod connects, but doesn't pop out of the hole in the switch. Just enough to fill the gap.
Did that over a year ago, still works, no problems at all.
Since I couldn't get my hands around the colum to adjust it, I just cut the eraser off the top of a pencil and cut it down enough so that the rod connects, but doesn't pop out of the hole in the switch. Just enough to fill the gap.
Did that over a year ago, still works, no problems at all.
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i just got my hands on a1990 rs and my dimmer switch isn't even clicking. the previous owner said his pants pocket caught the switch on the column. is there any reason that i should be worried about damage inside the column? i really need my high beams because i do a lot of 5am driving in the country and there are plenty of deer. not to mention this is my only vehicle since the motor went in my s10 and my 71 mustang is getting major body repairs.
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ok so after some piddling and sweating i found my problem...the piece inside the column that the rod connects to,at the steering wheel end ofthe column is broke. so now i need to know how the heck i get the single piece plastic column cover off? and im assuming that the part i need to replace is actually the turn signal switch. any tips on getting the plastic column cover off?
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Your going to have to pull off the steering wheel and take the upper
part of the column off. Really no easy way out on this fix.
part of the column off. Really no easy way out on this fix.
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Re: High beam switch
Well I got lucky, my rod wasn't traveling enough(poor choice of words) to click the switch. easy fix, pulled the rod out of the switch with needle nose and filled the hole with some wadded up electrical tape, put rod back in and -bam works like a charm .... one more problem off the list.
Thanks to this site, a 'High beam" search ... fixed.
Thanks to this site, a 'High beam" search ... fixed.
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anybody know where I can get a replacement for number 24?? mine is cracked and not holding the high beam rod in place. sorry not trying to hijack your thread! my searches haven't helped me much so I thought it was time to ask for help!
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Re: High beam switch
No problem, I just revived this old thread so others could see it, I'd try to get the original OEM part # ... I have a firebird dealer manual might have it.
I will chk later.
I will chk later.
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These guys have what you need if u can't find it elsewhere:
http://www.steeringcolumnservices.com/
Pics and exploded views there too!
http://www.steeringcolumnservices.com/
Pics and exploded views there too!
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These guys have what you need if u can't find it elsewhere:
http://www.steeringcolumnservices.com/
Pics and exploded views there too!
http://www.steeringcolumnservices.com/
Pics and exploded views there too!
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High beam switch frustration
This is my first journey into the world of third gens. Recently bought a 91 RS Vert and replaced the dimmer switch. Everythng works fine until I tighten the bolts that attach the column to the dash. It's as if the switch gets stuck. Cant see anything binding the rod or switch. Has anyone else come across this?
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Re: High beam switch
this helped me on mine. here is a video for others. the fix is after the headlight install.
https://youtu.be/Noeg_JVduEM
https://youtu.be/Noeg_JVduEM
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