Where does this small 'pin' go in the turn signal switch?...

[oldblue1968chevy]

Replaced my broken off at the column 'emergency flahser button'. Have it all back together and ready go to (slow tedious pita job but at least it wasnt hot and sweaty hard work lol).

This pin dropped out about 1/2 way thru I didnt see where it came from.

I was hoping you could help?...

Its quite small

[oldblue1968chevy]

tiny pin picture

[elf w/capital T]

not exactly sure I'm sure theres many people who will see and be able to tell you but when you lift up or pull down on the signal lever....works correctly? emergency flasher push in and stay in.... pull out and stays out...?

i just took mine off to put a new column on but didn't notice anything missing like your pin...hmm...


sorry....i guess the only good thing i could do now is just say BUMP hopefully someone can help you brother

[oldblue1968chevy]

thanks elf

I dunno where it goes either lol.

everything works like it should.... I dunno lol

[oldblue1968chevy]

And I need help getting it all back in there

HELP

locdoc, where ya at you are quite talented and knowledgeabel at this stuff..

[AirSpeed]

I took mine apart recently and didn't see anything like that in there. What is it made of, brass, steel, plastic? You may want to look at an exploded drawing of the column and see if you can identify it that way, LMC has some decent drawings in their catalog, I'm sure someone on here can point you towards an even better drawing. Good luck!
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[longblue72]

i wanna guess and say that is the horn contact pin, but im not sure

[oldblue1968chevy]

Not the contact pin, alot smaller than that...

Can anyone help me put it back together...I feel like im going to snap the red piece off if I push any harder?!...

It feels like brass

[LockDoc]

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I have been busier than a cat on a hot tin roof today. Trying to get caught up from being gone for the last four days...

As many of those as I have had apart I don't recall ever seeing a pin like that in any of them.

So you are saying that everything works OK but you can't get the plate back in the housing?

LockDoc

[oldblue1968chevy]

Im having some trouble getting the turn signal switch (I assume thats what its called) going back into the column and massaging the red button thru the hole without breaking it off clean..)

Help

[LockDoc]

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Do you have the hazard button pushed in when you try and put the switch in the housing? They can be a pain but they will go in.

LockDoc

[oldblue1968chevy]

So the button should be pushed in to install the swithc?

Mine was pushed in (and out) but was hitting the bearing retainer I didnt wanna force it and break it..

Thanks!

[Sillyoldman]

I think that pin belongs in the ashtray until a need arises for it.

[oldblue1968chevy]

theres too much change and spare parts in there

[77chris03]

i know exactly where that pin goes...and you do need it in the column...

[77chris03]

very very easy fix...take off the signal lever and remove the turn camber carefully.
when you have it off, directly on top of the ''hazard'' switch you will see a very small hole more off center towards the shaft. she drops in that little hole. carefully reassemble and shes good to go.. wish i was at home so i could take a pic for you...

[GOPAPA]

Will this help you find the correct pin that you have ? And where it might fit in at?

[77chris03]

i had to do mine twice lucky i had another one to use. the easiest way to get it back into the housing is to put it in one piece at a time with out breaking it. it has some flexibility but what seems to help is to pus the flasher switch in and slowly put it in at an angle with the 3 screws unscrewed. the turn camber and flat springs should be the last thing to go on..

[77chris03]

Originally Posted by GOPAPA

Will this help you find the correct pin that you have ? And where it might fit in at?

its part of the electrical harness for the flasher.

[oldblue1968chevy]

Dang.

I got it all back together, it works.

To turn the flashers off you gotta 'pull' the red thing out. Is that correct?

I'll take it back apart and try to figure it outlater..ugh.

Whats it do exactly? lol

[oldblue1968chevy]

Will I have to pull the turn signal assy out of the column?

[Beat68CST]

I'm really glad you posted this, I found that lil pin too when my grandpa and I pulled my turn signal assembly apart two weekends ago...




Back to rippin it out again!

[oldblue1968chevy]

lol post pics when you can!!! i need to know where it goespics are better

[77chris03]

yes you will have to pull it apart. i havent been home yet so i will add to yours...after you remove the turn camber, you will see the contact plates that are being supported by springs. you will see a very small hole, she goes in there. it helps if you use dielectric grease, itll stay in then. if you still need more help i have one in the garage i have thats no good and i will snap a shot of it...i do have to get home first..

[ls1nova71]

Got your PM. 77chris03 is right about where it goes. I can post some pics of where it goes in the morning when I get home if you need me to.