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**HIGHWAY BY THE SEA** · 11-08-2013, 01:36 AM

The turn signal switch rod in my 68 has been loose ever since I got the truck back. It also does not click off after my turns are completed. Do I have to pull the steering wheel to replace it?

**Daddy Brim** · 11-08-2013, 08:42 AM

Yes you will, it sounds like the switch broke.

Katrina/10 · 11-08-2013, 10:48 AM

Your canceling spring is broken, yes you have to remove the wheel.

**HIGHWAY BY THE SEA** · 11-08-2013, 08:19 PM

Rats! Do I need a steering wheel puller, or can this be done with a socket set?

**Daddy Brim** · 11-08-2013, 08:46 PM

You can remove it without a puller. Remove the nut on the wheel and remove the washer if there is one. Important put the nut back a few threads, this will stop the wheel from hitting you in the face. Give the wheel a few whacks with your hand on the backside, then pull real hard. It should come off.

BrutonLS1 · 11-09-2013, 07:50 PM

Just got done replacing my turn signal switch a couple hours ago!
I accidentally pushed down on my turn signal too hard and broke the switch on the inside. I lost the turn signals, and it also caused one of my brake lights to not work, while the other one flickered.
I ordered the switch from LMC, and it took me about an hour and a half to swap it out. The turn signal is much more "crisp" now, no play, binds, or noises.
If your steering wheel is perfectly straight when you're going down the road, be sure and mark it before you take it off! They're sensitive to their position! There's a factory alignment mark on the column bolt, but mine was a little off true alignment.
At first I had a hard time tucking the wires in, to where they weren't in the way. Then I had a Homer Simpson "DOH!" moment, when I saw the little hook on the switch that kept them out of the way. After that it was a breeze.

**HIGHWAY BY THE SEA** · 11-09-2013, 08:03 PM

Why did it take an hour and a half?!?!? I was hoping it would not be that involved! I hope this is not too complicated.

BrutonLS1 · 11-09-2013, 08:35 PM

I had to stop a couple times, (the girlfriend needed help hanging pics.) it's not too involved, but more involved than you'd think. Just pay attention to how you take it all apart. If you need help give me a hollar.

11-08-2013, 01:36 AM	#1
HIGHWAY BY THE SEA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: BY THE CAROLINA SEA Posts: 922	Turn signal switch loose The turn signal switch rod in my 68 has been loose ever since I got the truck back. It also does not click off after my turns are completed. Do I have to pull the steering wheel to replace it? __________________ FRANKENTRUCK 1981 Chevrolet C10 Shortbed Stepside GRANDTRUCK 1968 Chevrolet C10 Stepside Longbed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584617 PROJECT JIGSAW 1967 GMC C3500 GREAT WHITE 1986 Blazer M1009 454 engine w/700R4 transmission gas conversion

11-08-2013, 08:42 AM	#2
Daddy Brim Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 632	Re: Turn signal switch loose Yes you will, it sounds like the switch broke. __________________ I'm sorry I called you stupid. I thought you knew already. 67 C-20 Custom Camper 68 Nova 396 it does wheelies 2005 Buick Century the one the wife drives 1989 Toyota Tercel to drive when I can't put gas in the first 2.

11-08-2013, 10:48 AM	#3
Katrina/10 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Ocean Springs, MS Posts: 1,746	Re: Turn signal switch loose Your canceling spring is broken, yes you have to remove the wheel. __________________ Gary 1971 Chevrolet C/10 1951 GMC 100 1977 GMC C15 1955 Chevrolet 3100

11-08-2013, 08:19 PM	#4
HIGHWAY BY THE SEA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: BY THE CAROLINA SEA Posts: 922	Re: Turn signal switch loose Rats! Do I need a steering wheel puller, or can this be done with a socket set? __________________ FRANKENTRUCK 1981 Chevrolet C10 Shortbed Stepside GRANDTRUCK 1968 Chevrolet C10 Stepside Longbed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584617 PROJECT JIGSAW 1967 GMC C3500 GREAT WHITE 1986 Blazer M1009 454 engine w/700R4 transmission gas conversion

11-08-2013, 08:46 PM	#5
Daddy Brim Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Clovis Ca. Posts: 632	Re: Turn signal switch loose You can remove it without a puller. Remove the nut on the wheel and remove the washer if there is one. Important put the nut back a few threads, this will stop the wheel from hitting you in the face. Give the wheel a few whacks with your hand on the backside, then pull real hard. It should come off. __________________ I'm sorry I called you stupid. I thought you knew already. 67 C-20 Custom Camper 68 Nova 396 it does wheelies 2005 Buick Century the one the wife drives 1989 Toyota Tercel to drive when I can't put gas in the first 2.

11-09-2013, 07:50 PM	#6
BrutonLS1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Weatherford, Tx Posts: 142	Re: Turn signal switch loose Just got done replacing my turn signal switch a couple hours ago! I accidentally pushed down on my turn signal too hard and broke the switch on the inside. I lost the turn signals, and it also caused one of my brake lights to not work, while the other one flickered. I ordered the switch from LMC, and it took me about an hour and a half to swap it out. The turn signal is much more "crisp" now, no play, binds, or noises. If your steering wheel is perfectly straight when you're going down the road, be sure and mark it before you take it off! They're sensitive to their position! There's a factory alignment mark on the column bolt, but mine was a little off true alignment. At first I had a hard time tucking the wires in, to where they weren't in the way. Then I had a Homer Simpson "DOH!" moment, when I saw the little hook on the switch that kept them out of the way. After that it was a breeze. __________________ -Bruton 1968 GMC long bed 5.7/700R4 --I'd rather push a Chevy, than drive a Ford.--

11-09-2013, 08:03 PM	#7
HIGHWAY BY THE SEA Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: BY THE CAROLINA SEA Posts: 922	Re: Turn signal switch loose Why did it take an hour and a half?!?!? I was hoping it would not be that involved! I hope this is not too complicated. __________________ FRANKENTRUCK 1981 Chevrolet C10 Shortbed Stepside GRANDTRUCK 1968 Chevrolet C10 Stepside Longbed http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=584617 PROJECT JIGSAW 1967 GMC C3500 GREAT WHITE 1986 Blazer M1009 454 engine w/700R4 transmission gas conversion

11-09-2013, 08:35 PM	#8
BrutonLS1 Registered User Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Weatherford, Tx Posts: 142	Re: Turn signal switch loose I had to stop a couple times, (the girlfriend needed help hanging pics.) it's not too involved, but more involved than you'd think. Just pay attention to how you take it all apart. If you need help give me a hollar. __________________ -Bruton 1968 GMC long bed 5.7/700R4 --I'd rather push a Chevy, than drive a Ford.--



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