Souster Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Hi, Just got in my landy to test my lights work etc. and found the light stalk seemed to have loads of play in it. So much so that you have to pull the stalk outwards (towards the passenger side) in order to switch the side lights/dipped lights on and off. Has something just come loose or is it badly worn due wear. The reason i ask, i passed my test today, and hope to get on the road tomorow. I really dont fancy stipping it down (not really knowing what to look for).. make things worse then have nothing to drive! Thanks in advance. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
errol209 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Hi, Just got in my landy to test my lights work etc. and found the light stalk seemed to have loads of play in it. So much so that you have to pull the stalk outwards (towards the passenger side) in order to switch the side lights/dipped lights on and off. Has something just come loose or is it badly worn due wear. The reason i ask, i passed my test today, and hope to get on the road tomorow. I really dont fancy stipping it down (not really knowing what to look for).. make things worse then have nothing to drive! Thanks in advance. It sounds very broken. They are however quite easy to replace: covers off the steering column, disconnect the appropriate plug, remove the switch, and re-assembly is the reverse. I doubt you'll be able to make a lasting repair, the switches aren't brilliant to begin with Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew Chua Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 the stalk is attached to a plastic bit which is like a ring that goes around the steering column. that plastic ring is broken. Hence the only way is to replace the entire stock. sorry. no easy way out. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
errol209 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 the stalk is attached to a plastic bit which is like a ring that goes around the steering column. that plastic ring is broken. Hence the only way is to replace the entire stock. sorry. no easy way out. OP said: pull the stalk outwards (towards the passenger side) in order to switch the side lights/dipped lights on and off. It might not be the whole bracket that's loose, just the off / side / head switch. Souster: are all the other switches on the steering column as bad? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
western Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 the main lighting switch should be secured to it's mounting plate by a thin nut & washer, maybe the nut has vibrated loose, or the short stalk has worn in the plastic housing & can be pulled out of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Souster Posted July 16, 2010 Author Share Posted July 16, 2010 Thanks for the help!! The indicator stalk has a bit of play, but the other side is fine. The stalk that is broken, can be pushed into the steering column about 1cm and the same with being pulled out. The only way i can switch the lights on and off is pull the stalk out from the steering column. So it looks like im best to strip it down and have a look. Thanks folks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
errol209 Posted July 16, 2010 Share Posted July 16, 2010 Thanks for the help!! The indicator stalk has a bit of play, but the other side is fine. The stalk that is broken, can be pushed into the steering column about 1cm and the same with being pulled out. The only way i can switch the lights on and off is pull the stalk out from the steering column. So it looks like im best to strip it down and have a look. Thanks folks. Wot Ralph sed then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cranberry Posted July 17, 2010 Share Posted July 17, 2010 It could be that the nut securing the main light switch has worked loose - remove the bottom cover from the steering column ( only a few screws ) and check. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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