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For 1990-2009 cars only

Problem

Action

The pivot pins are bound up.

  1. Inspect and clean components affected. Refer to one of the following for disassembly:
  2. Replace components affected. Refer to one of the following for assembly:

The turn signal switch wires are too tight.

  1. Inspect switch and wire installation. Refer to Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle or Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Assembly - Disassemble - Off Vehicle .
  2. Replace as needed.

Refer to Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle or Turn Signal and Multifunction Switch Assembly - Assemble - Off Vehicle .

The tilt spring is broken or weak.

  1. Inspect the tilt spring. Refer to Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement - On Vehicle or Steering Column Trim Cover Replacement - On Vehicle .
  2. Service as needed.

Refer to Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle starting at step 2 or Tilt Spring - Disassemble - Off Vehicle starting at step 2 then assemble using Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle or Tilt Spring - Assemble - Off Vehicle .