What causes electrical problems in the steering column? - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

72gmcshorty · 05-17-2003, 09:43 PM

I just traced my headlight problem to the steering column. Now I'm not sure what to look for and where. My left turn signal works but the right doesn't. Anyone have any ideas?

**68 Stepside** · 05-17-2003, 09:48 PM

most likely the turn signal switch has crapped out.....can you wiggle the turn lever...and have the right signal come on?? How about the hazard switch?

FRENCHBLUE72 · 05-17-2003, 09:49 PM

Have you checked to make sure that no wires are grounding out ???? And how did you trace the problem to the coloum....If you need any pic's I just tore my coloum apart.,.

72gmcshorty · 05-18-2003, 12:37 AM

My hazard's come on steady, no blinking. When i put the turn signal on to the right it just stays lit steady. I haven't tried jiggling the turn signal thing though. I've traced the problem to the column because when it's plugged in, my front yellow lights and side blinker lights come on steady even when my headlight switch is not on.

Longhorn Man · 05-18-2003, 12:51 AM

Time to look for a van tilt to install.

05-17-2003, 09:43 PM	#1
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	What causes electrical problems in the steering column? I just traced my headlight problem to the steering column. Now I'm not sure what to look for and where. My left turn signal works but the right doesn't. Anyone have any ideas? __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

05-17-2003, 09:48 PM	#2
68 Stepside huh? Join Date: May 2000 Location: Washington, Illinois Posts: 5,690	most likely the turn signal switch has crapped out.....can you wiggle the turn lever...and have the right signal come on?? How about the hazard switch? __________________ Someday when I'm lonely, Wishing you weren't so far away, Then I will remember Things we said today. RIP El Jay

05-17-2003, 09:49 PM	#3
FRENCHBLUE72 PROJECT 7DEUCE Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: GRANTS PASS OR Posts: 21,606	Have you checked to make sure that no wires are grounding out ???? And how did you trace the problem to the coloum....If you need any pic's I just tore my coloum apart.,. __________________ GO BIG GREEN GO DUCKS MEMBER #6377 72 k-5 daily driver 6'' lift 35'' 350-350-205 slowly getting rust free. Project "7DEUCE" check out my build http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=267665 Tim Powell..R.I.P EastSideLowlife..... R.I.P..

05-18-2003, 12:37 AM	#4
72gmcshorty Registered User Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: North Delta, British Columbia Posts: 1,344	My hazard's come on steady, no blinking. When i put the turn signal on to the right it just stays lit steady. I haven't tried jiggling the turn signal thing though. I've traced the problem to the column because when it's plugged in, my front yellow lights and side blinker lights come on steady even when my headlight switch is not on. __________________ 1992 Gmc 2wd 1972 Chevy Blazer 2wd

05-18-2003, 12:51 AM	#5
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,690	Time to look for a van tilt to install.



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