01Switches.JPG
1865 hits | 92.6 KB | Posted: 5/17/11
The original turn signal switch in the '88 column finally gave out. If you compare its top to its b...

02Lock.JPG
1455 hits | 75.68 KB | Posted: 5/17/11
To get the switch out of the column without totally disassembling the column, just pull the wire ter...

03Release.JPG
1308 hits | 70.84 KB | Posted: 5/17/11
AFTER MARKING each terminal's wire colors on the connector shell, release them by gently prying each...

04Releasing.JPG
1284 hits | 77.37 KB | Posted: 5/17/11
They're almost invisible in the pic, but the wire colors are scratched into the plastic shell. Do t...

05Pull.JPG
1460 hits | 82.96 KB | Posted: 5/17/11
Once the shell is removed, feed the wires through the column and remove the switch. Then feed the n...

06Out.JPG
1268 hits | 90.55 KB | Posted: 5/17/11
Hang onto the old switch at least until the new switch is fully connected & tested working.

For s...

07Grease.JPG
1195 hits | 85.02 KB | Posted: 5/17/11
Apply a thin film of electrical grease to the 2 horn/cruise sliding contacts.

For steering wheel...

08Ford.JPG
1355 hits | 50.78 KB | Posted: 5/17/11
The aftermarket switch from RockAuto was junk, and is beginning to sag enough to turn on the L blink...

09FordIn.JPG
1596 hits | 82.85 KB | Posted: 5/17/11
This one even feels better - the aftermarket one required a LOT of force to get onto the catches, bu...