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YOUR RESEARCHTurn signal switch replacement DIY?
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Reconnect switch the ignition
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When the battery is reconnected, switch the ignition on for a minute without starting it.
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The only question left is if I do the right thing and disconnect the battery like you are supposed to, or just jump in and disconnect the airbag like I usually do...
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I swear I used the 27 to get them out, but it took the 30 to get them back in...
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Suggestion · Original poster
The only question left is if I do the right thing and disconnect the battery like you are supposed to, or just jump in and disconnect the airbag like I usually do...
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The only question left is if I do the right thing and disconnect the battery like you are supposed to, or just jump in and disconnect the airbag like I usually do...
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Wrt start up...did you reconnect the battery and reboot your system properly?
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Disconnect airbag like i usually do
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The only question left is if I do the right thing and disconnect the battery like you are supposed to, or just jump in and disconnect the airbag like I usually do...
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The only question left is if I do the right thing and disconnect the battery like you are supposed to, or just jump in and disconnect the airbag like I usually do...
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I found a new switch for $407.00 but hesitant to attempt the repair until I have answers on whether there will be issues with programming the replacement switch.
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I have a dead turn signal switch, I've found the "you have to replace it and it's not cheap" threads, and I've bought a new one. So I'm ready to tackle replacing it this weekend, but I haven't found a clear DIY on how exactly to go about it.
Does a DIY exist? If not, what else will I need to do beyond pulling the steering wheel off and are there any gottchas that I should be aware of?
Thanks for that. That's a pretty easy DIY, though I will admit that the first time I took off a steering wheel I was pretty intimidated myself. As everyone always suggests, the trick is to mark the column/wheel so you get it back on correctly and aren't driving with your wheel at an angle
The only question left is if I do the right thing and disconnect the battery like you are supposed to, or just jump in and disconnect the airbag like I usually do...
OK. I need some help. The above video says it's a T30 torx (0:31) that is needed to remove the airbag bolts, but
Pelican
says it is a T27 that is needed.
My problem is that the T30 driver is too long to get in there and the driver bits I have are too short to get to the bolt when they are in a socket driver (the socket is too big to fit in the hole).
So before I go buy a new tool that will work, does anyone know which DIY is correct for the size I need?
If it makes a difference, this is a 4 spoke wheel with a full leather interior (the leather wraps into the hole so I know that isn't helping me any here).
Lol...one side on mine was a t30 and the other was a t29. Ask how long it took me to figure that one out (hint: just minutes before i doused the fuggn car in gas and set it ablaze)
I found a ratcheting screwdriver kit at Home Depot (husky I think) will all the torq bits plus others for $10. The driver handle itself extends in/ out .. And at its shortest position fit perfectly behind the wheel. No problem getting screws out. .., actually more of issue getting them back in ! But with a bit of fidling ok. The video is good .. But pay good attention on where to mark wheel position before you take it off ...it was hard to see my mark on the column when I came to put it on again. Also mark depth of switch carefully as the show and when you put new switch on make sure it is same depth
I picked up a Craftsman set that had a 30 and 27 (as well as others) in a pocket knife setup (e.g. they fold out) that worked great. I swear I used the 27 to get them out, but it took the 30 to get them back in...
Yeah I spent 20 minutes trying to get the damn things to bite and tighten up. Turned out I was going the wrong way most of the time
Of course as I'm putting my tools away I found that I missed the compression washer that goes under the steering column bolt, so I had to go through it all again (went much faster though).
The column marked fine, but my marker didn't want to mark the wheel itself. Luckily it was a very fine tip and left a clear enough mark in the grease that was on there (and preventing the marking).
Yeah, I missed that part
When I took it for a test drive I was like "the stalks feel farther away". I also noticed there is a gap in part of the column trim (between the covers and the piece that sits behind the wheel. So I'll have to take it all apart to get that fixed, but with the heat and humidity that is supposed to hit this area starting tomorrow, it will be a few weeks (no garage).
Everything seems happy now, but when I started it up for the test drive it said the gas was bone dry. I let it get low, but not that low and I don't recall the light even being on when I got home Thursday. I took it and filled up and it not reads almost full (getting a full tank in it is a PITA that I need to tackle next) after 9 gallons which seems right from where I last recall. Is that normal after having the battery disconnected?
The other thing is that while moving the clock spring on and off the column these things fell out (one could have come from the old switch, but the second fell out during reinstallation with the old switch no where around). Everything seems to work OK and no airbag light to suggest the spring is messed up. Anyone have any idea what these are from?
I did this procedure as I was trying to do the OBC hack. Did not realize I needed to rewire stuff I thought it was simple plug and play. Eitherway as I am waiting for my cables and plug to arrive, my turn signal stoped bouncing back? I don't recall what I could have missed in the install? Why is my blinker staying on?
Wrt start up...did you reconnect the battery and reboot your system properly?
When the battery is reconnected, switch the ignition on for a minute without starting it. Switch off ignition for about 10 swconds. Then fire er up.
I need to replace my switch but it has the OBD lever for the computer. Will this be an issue? Some concern is that I have seen notes that the replacement will need programmed. Is this accurate? 2004 911 Anniversary Edition. I found a new switch for $407.00 but hesitant to attempt the repair until I have answers on whether there will be issues with programming the replacement switch. Dealer cost to replace this is $1100.00. I can do the replacement but not the programming if it needs done. HELP.
I�ve never replaced a turn signal switch on a 996, nor have I ever seen an OBD lever before. I do recommend you call around to your local independent shops and ask if they�re familiar with it and whether they are able to program the lever for you after a self-installation.
You could always try calling the dealership too. In most cases they won�t be willing to do that, but sometimes you may be lucky enough to find one that is flexible to work with.
I just did this a few weekends ago on my 02 c2. It was with the OB Info (4 stalks), same as the original one. It was plug and play; I didnt have to get anything programmed. Was fairly straightforward, took a couple of hours. Toughest part was probably making sure the relative depth was correct and it was level before tightening in position. The service manual I have said the tip of the steering shaft to the sheet metal cover of the switch assy had to be at 55 mm +/- 0.5mm, so make sure you have a depth gauge/caliper (or other means) to measure that, and recognize that you may need a straightedge or similar to use as a faceplate to get an accurate measurement due to the hole diameter of the switch assy for the steering shaft to pass through. Also, make sure you clearly mark alignment of clock spring to steering wheel hub, and do it in a manner that will be visible when you are trying to put it all back together.
Hope this helps
The OBC stalk is screwed onto the body of the other three stalks. You can unbolt it and swap it over. If the OBC is already enabled on your car, you won't need any coding to replace the switch assembly.
-Eric
04 996
Have a new replacement T/S switch but need to swap out two lever caps. Any advice on removing the caps before I attempt removal. Don't want to break any. The cruise lever cap was not on the new switch and I want to replace the OBD lever cap with the original cap. The new OBD lever cap has different markings.
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