1990 Steering Repairs

[lstreich]

I have a 1990 with steering issues. The shift linkage broke years ago and I parked it. Recently I repaired the linkage at which time the turn signal switch crumbled so I replaced it as well. Now the switch will only detent to the right, see video. Might be a part defect and I'll buy another but throwing it out there for the smart ones to audit before I spend money. Thanks mor to come.

Leo

 

[Tiha]

Need a bigger picture.

Detent one way would make me think New switch is bad. My first guess anyway.

Maybe not mounted tight or crooked?

 

[jimbronco91]

I have a 1990 with steering issues. The shift linkage broke years ago and I parked it. Recently I repaired the linkage at which time the turn signal switch crumbled so I replaced it as well. Now the switch will only detent to the right, see video. Might be a part defect and I'll buy another but throwing it out there for the smart ones to audit before I spend money. Thanks mor to come.

Leo

Try cleaning the ignition switch actuator first. The ignition switch is on the column so 34 years of dirt & debris can be your issue. Once clean spray Silicone on a rag to keep it moving smoothly but not so much it becomes a magnet to dirt & debris.

 

[lstreich]

Need a bigger picture.

Detent one way would make me think New switch is bad. My first guess anyway.

Maybe not mounted tight or crooked?

Doesn't look like the video came thru. I upload again.