Dimmer Switch and Cruise Control Connection - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

elmono · 10-02-2004, 11:04 AM

I'm replacing my dimmer switch and I'd like to know if I need to remove anything to do so. It looks like I'll need to lower my steering column to reach the bolts, but is there anything that I need to watch out for? Also, I'm replacing the turn signal lever and I don't know how to run the cruise control wire down the column, nor do I know where to plug the connector in (the previous owner simply cut the wires at the lever, so I have nothing to follow). What do I need to remove in order to do this? Thanks, Chad.

elmono · 10-07-2004, 11:59 AM

Did I forget to open the window here or what? Hello? Sleepy head. Wake up, wake up wake up. Surely someone's got the knowledge and the compassion to give a brother some love here. Thanks, Chad.

badone07 · 10-07-2004, 03:10 PM

The switch comes out after removing the 4 bracket bolts, hopefully the column will drop low enough. If not, you will have to loosen or remove the bracket on the firewall side, holding the column up. The rod should move up the column enough to get out. Think there are 2 bolts holding the switch on.

badone07 · 10-07-2004, 03:14 PM

The cruise and wiper wires should run down the left side of the column. The directional switch, horn, hazard, etc.(cam) wires run down the right. If it was me, I would just remove the column and repair the column off the truck. I don't have cruise but could take a picture of the connectors under the column for you. You're probably going to have to go to a junk yard for the harness connectors.

elmono · 10-07-2004, 09:32 PM

I'm gonna print out that schematic and use it, if that's ok with you. Thanks for the help, I haven't had high beams for a week now. Chad.

badone07 · 10-07-2004, 09:55 PM

The original picture I had was too large to upload. If you need a bigger pic, just pm me your email and i'll email you the original size.

10-02-2004, 11:04 AM	#1
elmono Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 47	Dimmer Switch and Cruise Control Connection I'm replacing my dimmer switch and I'd like to know if I need to remove anything to do so. It looks like I'll need to lower my steering column to reach the bolts, but is there anything that I need to watch out for? Also, I'm replacing the turn signal lever and I don't know how to run the cruise control wire down the column, nor do I know where to plug the connector in (the previous owner simply cut the wires at the lever, so I have nothing to follow). What do I need to remove in order to do this? Thanks, Chad. __________________ 1985 GMC K1500 350 700r4 NP208 3.73

10-07-2004, 11:59 AM	#2
elmono Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 47	Hello. Is there anybody in there? Did I forget to open the window here or what? Hello? Sleepy head. Wake up, wake up wake up. Surely someone's got the knowledge and the compassion to give a brother some love here. Thanks, Chad. __________________ 1985 GMC K1500 350 700r4 NP208 3.73

10-07-2004, 03:10 PM	#3
badone07 Project 2 Resume Join Date: May 2004 Location: Jim Thorpe, PA Posts: 884	The switch comes out after removing the 4 bracket bolts, hopefully the column will drop low enough. If not, you will have to loosen or remove the bracket on the firewall side, holding the column up. The rod should move up the column enough to get out. Think there are 2 bolts holding the switch on. Attached Images __________________ John 1984 C30 Chevy Crew Cab Dually 1998 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 2004 Chevy Trailblazer 4x4 (wife's) 1970 Mustang FB fully tubed (getting 521 BBF & powerglide) 1978 Nova 2dr (going BBCaddy & S.P. th400) 1984 Monte SS (circle track car)

10-07-2004, 03:14 PM	#4
badone07 Project 2 Resume Join Date: May 2004 Location: Jim Thorpe, PA Posts: 884	The cruise and wiper wires should run down the left side of the column. The directional switch, horn, hazard, etc.(cam) wires run down the right. If it was me, I would just remove the column and repair the column off the truck. I don't have cruise but could take a picture of the connectors under the column for you. You're probably going to have to go to a junk yard for the harness connectors. __________________ John 1984 C30 Chevy Crew Cab Dually 1998 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 2004 Chevy Trailblazer 4x4 (wife's) 1970 Mustang FB fully tubed (getting 521 BBF & powerglide) 1978 Nova 2dr (going BBCaddy & S.P. th400) 1984 Monte SS (circle track car)

10-07-2004, 09:32 PM	#5
elmono Registered User Join Date: Jan 2003 Location: Corpus Christi, TX Posts: 47	Thanks John! I'm gonna print out that schematic and use it, if that's ok with you. Thanks for the help, I haven't had high beams for a week now. Chad. __________________ 1985 GMC K1500 350 700r4 NP208 3.73

10-07-2004, 09:55 PM	#6
badone07 Project 2 Resume Join Date: May 2004 Location: Jim Thorpe, PA Posts: 884	The original picture I had was too large to upload. If you need a bigger pic, just pm me your email and i'll email you the original size. __________________ John 1984 C30 Chevy Crew Cab Dually 1998 Jeep Cherokee 4x4 2004 Chevy Trailblazer 4x4 (wife's) 1970 Mustang FB fully tubed (getting 521 BBF & powerglide) 1978 Nova 2dr (going BBCaddy & S.P. th400) 1984 Monte SS (circle track car)



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