Column - turn signals/brights

[JoeyBones]

Ok guys, I have a 1987 here and the previous owner swapped in a 1994 tilt column. Everything seems alright except that when you are making a turn, the wheel won't click the signals off, and the pull switch for the headlights doesn't click and doesn't do anything having to do with the high/low function of the lights.

I realize this is my first post, but I really couldn't find a whole lot of specific info on these items. (also this is the first vehicle this old I've owned and haven't had to deal with some of these issues before.)

Thanks in advance!

[hatzie]

Originally Posted by JoeyBones

Ok guys, I have a 1987 here and the previous owner swapped in a 1994 tilt column. Everything seems alright except that when you are making a turn, the wheel won't click the signals off,

The turn-signal cancel cam is missing parts or it's damaged.

Originally Posted by JoeyBones

the pull switch for the headlights doesn't click and doesn't do anything having to do with the high/low function of the lights.

The hi-low function is handled by the turn-signal stalk. Just pull it toward you till it clicks and it will change to the opposite position... either Hi or Low... If it isn't working you can replace the switch at the base of the steering column. You'll need to drop it down to access the hi-low beam switch.

The dash mounted combination light switch
turns on the headlights,
turns on the dome and floor lights,
and dims the dash lamps.
It won't "click" but it has a stop detent halfway up. If the detent is a little sloppy or it's malfunctioning or it bothers you you can replace it.

Maybe I misunderstand you... What are you expecting the dash switch to do?

[JoeyBones]

You were right, I was misleading. I meant the switch in the turn signal stalk...I just wasn't sure where it was or what to look for. I'll look around the base of the column.

I appreciate your help. sounds like i need to disasemble the column to get to the turn signal cancel cam huh?.

[hatzie]

Originally Posted by JoeyBones

You were right, I was misleading. I meant the switch in the turn signal stalk...I just wasn't sure where it was or what to look for. I'll look around the base of the column.

I appreciate your help. sounds like i need to disasemble the column to get to the turn signal cancel cam huh?.

I've never had issues with the cancel cam. It lives right behind or almost right behind the steering wheel.

The dimmer switch could be as simple as the actuator rod being unhitched from the dimmer switch or lever. I've never had problems with that either so I never had occasion to pull it apart...

This is a parts manual blowup of the 87-91 RV series column. The 94 CK column, since it fits, is probably not that different.

[motornut]

if the wheel is out 180 degres
the cam won't work in the right spot
does it cancel at all on a "full "turn

[JoeyBones]

I've actually never tried that. I will give that a shot this weekend. I really appreciate all the help. I'm going to be ordering a replacement rag joint to hopefully correct some sloppy steering as well!