Quick ? about replacing turn signal level/switch

[edb_app]

Have a 84 Monte and my wipers have been acting erratic choosing random times when not to turn on. A real hazard in WA State with all this rain up here and your driving and all of a sudden the wipers stop working! Also my brights won't switch back to the regs! Now my question is this, would this problem point more towards the actual turn signal/wiper/cruise control lever or would I need to replace the switch inside the steering wheel? I'm ready to go and buy the part, just don't wanna buy the wrong one! Thanks in advance for any input!

 

[edb_app]

So I guess I'm just gonna have to take a chance and order the lever first. Hopefully that fixes the problem, if not then on to the next.

 

[tc1959]

Sounds like you need the wiper pivot switch that the lever goes into. The lever has virtually nothing in it. You will need some special tools to change it. http://www.rockauto.com about $85 bucks. listed under wiper switch, for a 84 MC.

 

[edb_app]

Ah man! Was hoping it was gonna be an easy fix, guessing I have to take apart the steering wheel/column to get to it. So it's called a wiper switch, now does it switch the headlights from reg to high beams also? Just making sure before I drop almost $100 on this part. Thanks!

 

[edb_app]

Sounds like you need the wiper pivot switch that the lever goes into. The lever has virtually nothing in it. You will need some special tools to change it. http://www.rockauto.com about $85 bucks. listed under wiper switch, for a 84 MC.

What kind of special tools are needed? I can't find a "how to replace" anywhere online.

 

[edb_app]

Does anyone know what this part is called? This is the actual part that clicks the bights on/off. Noticed it was really hot and is not clicking when I pull the turn signal lever.

 

[edb_app]

Here is a better pic. Headlight Dimmer Switch! Fingers crossed this is the cause of the problem! I'll post an update soon!

 

[edb_app]

Success! That was the culprit and nly $10 too! So anyone out there who is having the same problem, check your headlight dimmer switch before anything!

 

[tc1959]

Success! That was the culprit and nly $10 too! So anyone out there who is having the same problem, check your headlight dimmer switch before anything!

Did you fix the wiper problem also ?

 

[edb_app]

No way to tell yet because the wipers stop working so randomly. Luckily it only happens 1-2 x a month depending on the rainy season.