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bruceh · 09-16-2011, 11:48 AM

Hi All,

My mutli-function switch just checked out for the fourth time. I am tired of this and am wondering what I cah do to lighten the load on this thing. Can I add relays to take the load off the switch.

I seem to have one flasher for the turn signals and the hazards. I changed it over to a heavy duty flasher with a built in relay. This stopped me from replacing flashers all the time.

There has been discussion a one flasher for turn signals and one for the hazards. I have an early chassis and have never found a flasher for the hazards.

I tow either a Jeep (two lights) or an enclosed trailer (4 lights). Is this putting the load over the top or is it just the motor home itself overloading the GM switch. My 95 Suburban has the identical part and switches a lot fewer lights.

Full-Timers · 09-16-2011, 09:13 PM

I have been through 2 switches also. The Emergency flashers keep going out on mine. I am looking to adding a switch on the dash for the flashers.

Clay L · 09-17-2011, 05:41 AM

My hazard flasher plugs into a connector at the end of some wires way back in the back on the left side under the dash. I found it by turning the flashers on, lifting the dash up and listening for the clicking

DriVer · 09-17-2011, 06:35 PM

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Originally Posted by Full-Timers

I have been through 2 switches also. The Emergency flashers keep going out on mine. I am looking to adding a switch on the dash for the flashers.

I'm only on my second, MFS.

Mine failed under warranty way back in the day.

bruceh · 09-19-2011, 12:43 PM

What is the trick to removing this switch? Do I have to pull the steering wheel? Everything is loose but the steering wheel adjustment knob is preventing me from removing the bottom panel and I don't want to pull too hard. The top panel seems to be held in by the steering wheel.

ctpres · 09-19-2011, 03:03 PM

I have been thinking about going to LED's in toad tow lights and coach brake lights just because of similar posts in the past AND faster light response time. Have read about responce time but finally saw an 18 wheeler with led on one side and incand. on the other. Big difference - the LED brake light was on full long before incand. Very impressive difference and I figure might save our rear end - literally.

She and I · 09-19-2011, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by ctpres

I have been thinking about going to LED's in toad tow lights and coach brake lights just because of similar posts in the past AND faster light response time. Have read about responce time but finally saw an 18 wheeler with led on one side and incand. on the other. Big difference - the LED brake light was on full long before incand. Very impressive difference and I figure might save our rear end - literally.

Thats my thinking also ctpres, I have read some where, maybe here about flashers and leds and their working together?....but it is a whole lot easier to change a bulb.Thats what I like

Lets us know what the outcome is, interesting topic!
Richard

Full-Timers · 09-19-2011, 04:48 PM

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Originally Posted by bruceh

What is the trick to removing this switch? Do I have to pull the steering wheel? Everything is loose but the steering wheel adjustment knob is preventing me from removing the bottom panel and I don't want to pull too hard. The top panel seems to be held in by the steering wheel.

I thought so but maybe not.

Multifunction Turn Signal Lever
Replacement – On Vehicle
Removal Procedure

1. Remove the tilt lever. Refer to Tilt Lever Replacement – On Vehicle in this supplement.
2. Remove the lower steering column cover. Refer to Steering Column Cover Replacement – Lower in this supplement.
3. Remove the lock cylinder. Refer to Steering Column Lock Cylinder Replacement in this supplement.
4. Remove the upper steering column cover. Refer to Steering Column Cover Replacement – Upper in this supplement.
5. Remove the multifunction lever bolts and lever from the steering column.
6. Disconnect the multifunction lever electrical connector.

Full-Timers · 09-19-2011, 06:09 PM

Multifunction Turn Signal Lever Replacement

Removal Procedure

1. Remove the tilt lever by pulling the tilt lever straight out from the steering column tilt latch.

2. Remove the lower steering column cover by removing the two screws from the lower steering cover.

3. Remove the two screws from the upper steering column cover to access the top of the steering column.

3. Remove the lock cylinder by
Place the ignition cylinder in the run position.
Install an awl into the access hole at the top of the steering column.
Turn the ignition cylinder to the start position and remove the ignition cylinder.

4. Remove the upper steering column cover.

5. Remove the multifunction lever bolts and lever from the steering column.

6. Disconnect the multifunction lever electrical connector.

Installation Procedure

1. Connect the multifunction lever electrical connector.

2. Install the multifunction lever and bolts to the steering column.

3. Install the upper steering column cover.

4. Install the ignition cylinder by pushing into the cylinder case, position ignition to the run position.

5. Install the lower steering column cover.

6. Push the till lever into the steering column tilt latch.

bruceh · 09-19-2011, 09:51 PM

Many thanks to full timers. I will put it into practice tomorrow!

Full-Timers · 09-19-2011, 09:55 PM

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Originally Posted by bruceh

Many thanks to full timers. I will put it into practice tomorrow!

Please let me know if it is as easy as it looks here. I need to do mine also.

bruceh · 09-20-2011, 04:47 PM

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Originally Posted by Full-Timers

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3. Remove the lock cylinder by
Place the ignition cylinder in the run position.
Install an awl into the access hole at the top of the steering column.
Turn the ignition cylinder to the start position and remove the ignition cylinder.

OK, I am feeling slow here. Any ideas about the access hole at the top of the steering column? Where oh where might it be?

Full-Timers · 09-20-2011, 05:41 PM

Should be right on top of the cylinder lock (1).

bruceh · 09-21-2011, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by Full-Timers

3. Remove the two screws from the upper steering column cover to access the top of the steering column.

3. Remove the lock cylinder by
Place the ignition cylinder in the run position.
Install an awl into the access hole at the top of the steering column.
Turn the ignition cylinder to the start position and remove the ignition cylinder.

4. Remove the upper steering column cover.

There is a chicken/egg problem here. The access hole is on top of the steering column and can't be accessed UNTIL the top cover is off. I managed to wiggle the top cover off with the lock cylinder in place.

The latest obstacle is the need for a short Torx t25. Unless I want to remove the steering wheel (I really don't), you need a stubby t25 which I don't yet have.

As a side note, observe that there are two step 3s.

Work in progress!