97 Sunfire 2.4 Signal Control Arm

[ThePrairieProphet]

The signal light switch. The one that controls your signal lights and your headlights, on the left side of your steering column. I've had to replace 2 maybe 3 of these since I got my car (ie within the last 120000 km/3 and a half years) and it's going again. What happens is the headlights don't work when you turn them on, unless you hold the arm like a hair back, as if you're going to flash on your brights if you pull back any further. It's an internal wiring problem right in the control arm if my diagnosis serves correct. My question is:

Does anyone else find this problem to occur this commonly? Has anyone heard of any recalls or fixes for this problem, rather than replacing the stupid thing once a year. It's like a hundred bucks. Not cool.

[ponchonutty]

Nope. Never heard of that problem. Do you have OEM cruise control? If not, I have a new switch I'll sell you for $45 shipped.

[ThePrairieProphet]

pardon my lack of terminology here, OEM? I've got cruise control. I don't know what OEM is though...

[ponchonutty]

Originally Posted by ThePrairieProphet

pardon my lack of terminology here, OEM? I've got cruise control. I don't know what OEM is though...

Is your cruise control on the signal switch in question?

[ThePrairieProphet]

ah, gotcha. yes. that it is.

[ponchonutty]

OK, try this http://mnrelectronics.com/par22cruisha2.html

That should save you a little $$$!

[muff34]

Originally Posted by ThePrairieProphet

pardon my lack of terminology here, OEM? I've got cruise control. I don't know what OEM is though...

OEM original equipment manufactured//er

[ThePrairieProphet]

thanks all, i think i might swing out to a wrecker too to save me some green.

now check out my other thread about the alternator, i still haven't solved that one.