Posted by Pegasus (IP: 207.90.249.30) on October 26, 1999 at 10:47:29:
In Reply to: Steering column posted by Mark on October 26, 1999 at 09:24:01:
I agree with Mark. Due to a busted Hazard Flasher switch (broke internally) on my '76 Mav, I recently replaced the turn signal/hazard switch assembly this last weekend. Since the switch was discontinued in 1997 it will take some work to find another one. You can get a new one from Greens Sales (a.k.a. Obsolete Ford Parts)@ 800-543-4959 for, get this, $75.00! Ouch! Instead, I went to the local pick-your-part and got a pristine switch off of a '75 Comet they had there. Note that the Ford Pinto switch is of identical design if you can't find a Maverick/Comet.
If anyone wants to know, here's how to do it...
1. Remove the two trim retaining screws from behind the steering column, remove the horn trim and unhook the horn wires.
2. Be sure and mark the position ON THE SHAFT that points to the top of the steering wheel. This will help make sure the wheel is put back on in the same place.
3. Using a 15/16" socket with extension, remove the big steering wheel nut.
4. Using a steering wheel puller (can usually "borrow" one for free from AutoZone with a small deposit), remove the steering wheel.
5. Remove the plastic steering wheel column cover (close to the dash) by pulling it down, then out.
6. Reaching under the dash, disconnect the turn signal switch wiring harness. The connectors look like a "smile"
7. Remove the turn signal shaft using a small wrench on the flattened part to turn it.
8. Pull the switch and wiring harness/connector up through the steering column and out.
9. Install the new switch, assembly is the reverse of disassembly.
Hope this helps!
: Generally if it isn't the flasher then you need a new turn signal switch. See if you can find a short someplace under the dash. If not then go inside the steering column.
: Good luck.