![]() * 6 WCCC1157R LED bulbs, (10 WCCC1157R LED bulbs on 1970-71 Thunderbird) ** 1969-72 Cougar, 1969-71 Thunderbird w/o cruise control ![]() * 1 Turn signal connector shell and 10 pins * 6 WCCC1157R LED bulbs (8 WCCC1157R LED bulbs on 1967-68 Thunderbird) * 1 Emergency Signal Adapter with schematic for GM turn signal switch The rear bulbs must be converted to LED bulbs in order for the switch to survive.Īlso, the GM switch does not provide the Emergency relay control signal for the relay in the dash ('67 only) The GM turn signal switch will smoke when used with 6 rear brake light bulbs! These low-cost GM tilt columns must be upgraded for use in a Cougar or Thunderbird. GM Column Turn Signal Switch Conversion Kitĭoes your new GM-based Tilt Column not match your turn signal switch wiring?ĭo the turn signals only flash the center light? Improved - smaller case, easier to install! C8WY-13A366-AS Sequential System for 1968 Cougar installed on original rubber pad C5SZ-13A366-AS Sequential System for 1965 and early Thunderbird with 3-pin stop light relay Feel free to give me your thoughts.Cougars Unlimited - Reproduction Parts - New releasesĮlectronic Sequential System - Generation 4 I just made sure they were clean and bent those metal contacts a bit so they made a better connection. There was some grime and stuff on the posts inside. In my case the problem was my brake lights were working but one of my turn signals wasn't. There's just a couple springs on the inside and you can see where the metal makes contact with the posts. Took the tiny spring off of is what slides up and down in the switch.ĥ. I should have taken a picture of it but I was only taking pictures to remember how the whole thing went together. By now you should be able to pull out the actual switch (the thing that says BP on it). Be careful to not lose this because it'll want to fly somewhere! I'll tell you right now this thing is fun to put back on.Ĥ. ![]() Then take off the little round plastic retainer from on top of the tiny spring. Once underneath the dial, take off that long spring and the metal piece that holds it in place. I believe around this point you'll need to take the turn signal lever off because it'll get in your way. Careful of the little horn switch that you don't pull it out and lose any of it. There was a little rubber gasket inside, kind of misplaced but I just squished it back in for what it's worth.Ģ. Mine was homemade but worked great, considering how often I'll be removing the steering wheel. Pull off the steering wheel with a puller. I'll attach some pictures to make this more clear.ġ. I did this awhile ago so I may forget some steps or mix them up, but bear with me. The manual didn't share anything on getting to the switch so I figured I'd just open it up and figure it out. These switches are pretty expensive from what I've seen, considering all it is is a couple springs and contacts. Most troubleshooting for turn signals has to do with anywhere but the actual switch in the column. Oddly enough, this is one of the few things that are not covered at all in the shop manual (same with the clock!). I thought I'd share some pictures I took when repairing my turn signal switch. The following information and pictures were provided to us by Chris Snow - 62bird86 to be added to the
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