Tilt wheel indicator light ground.

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I am installing a period correct tilt wheel in my truck. I always check out the lighting before installing anything with a bulb in it. My Tilt wheel indicator light works when I ground the bracket. However, it doesn't work when the ground it attached to the column or the ground at the switch connection. Anyone had this issue or understand how the column/light is grounded. I know the column is grounded as it has to be for the horn to function. This is a bench check. I did powder coat the column but taped up where parts connect.

Tip for today; I use an old14.5V drill battery for my voltage checks. Works great for jobs like this.