Tim Posted March 30, 2004 Report Posted March 30, 2004 After many years of my turn signal switch intermittantly burning and smoking it finally bit the dust last week. This weekend I decided to attempt cleaning it (per several much earlier posts on this board) as a new one is approx $100 at autozone and $175 from GM. For the knowledge base: I pried the steering wheel audio controls out with a pocket knife and removed the steering wheel with a $7.51 puller from Kragen. I could tell right away that the switch contacts were definitiely burned. Since the wiring harness for the switch routed down the steering column I deciced to clean and service the switch contacts with the switch assembly in place. I used a 3/4 inch wide piece of emory cloth slid down between the switch contacts to provide a new contact surface on both the left turn and right turn switch positions, by actuating the turn signal lever. I then used a similar size piece of thin cardboard soaked with WD-40 and the same procedure to lubricate the contacts. I removed a piece of debris that I believe was causing the switch to burn and smoke from the beginning. Reassembled and life is good so far. I will post any changes. Tim Quote
Heza Posted March 30, 2004 Report Posted March 30, 2004 good deal...i need to do that too, but with airbags i want ot get it done right the first time. im getting another switch off of a GTP just in case cleaning mine doesnt fix it. Quote
Tim Posted April 17, 2004 Author Report Posted April 17, 2004 Well, here's an update. The turn signal switch worked for about a week after cleaning. Originally I had to hold the lever down for left turn and now I must hold the lever up for right turn. Looks like I need to replace the switch...about $100 at autozone but I'm going to check NAPA too. Tim Quote
Givemebreak Posted April 17, 2004 Report Posted April 17, 2004 gmpartsdirect.com has these prices GM Part # 1997062 w/o Information Center $78.08 Part # 1995967 w/Information Center $32.49 Do you have the IC or no? Quote
Tim Posted April 17, 2004 Author Report Posted April 17, 2004 No, I don't believe I have the information center. Thanks for the information! I'll check it out. Tim Quote
Givemebreak Posted April 17, 2004 Report Posted April 17, 2004 zap them an email from there website.... give them you VIN and info and what you need.. They will get back to you within a day or so...with your GM part number just to be sure Quote
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