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Old Feb 1, 2022 | 10:44 PM
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Default Turn signal Wiper arm Removal

Brand new member as of about two minutes ago! I need some help from the experts please!
I broke the multifunction switch (wipers/turn signals) arm. The arm snapped off inside the switch housing. I found a replacement but can't get the old one out and the new one in.
I can't find any information from the usual sources (YouTube, etc) so I'm here for expert advice. How the heck do you remove the broken off silver nub to replace the arm?








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Old Feb 2, 2022 | 8:35 AM
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Good luck. Ok it's been too many years since I've been that deep into a steering column and I don't remember how the blinker arm comes out. At least you don't have a tilt column!
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Old Feb 2, 2022 | 9:26 AM
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Originally Posted by Triaged
Good luck. Ok it's been too many years since I've been that deep into a steering column and I don't remember how the blinker arm comes out. At least you don't have a tilt column!
It's not a good sign when the first response starts with good luck!
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Old Feb 2, 2022 | 10:34 PM
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Please make sure you provide your vehicle details, like model year. Thanks.
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Old Feb 3, 2022 | 4:24 AM
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It doesn't look broken, They just kind of snap in and out. Is there a broken piece still in the switch?
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Old Feb 3, 2022 | 11:49 AM
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Originally Posted by William Kisselstein
It doesn't look broken, They just kind of snap in and out. Is there a broken piece still in the switch?
Yes. The nub was broke off in the switch. I did manage to remove the switch enough to access the back of it. Unfortunately I ruined the switch pushing the old nub out. It was more difficult to push out than I anticipated. I have ordered a new switch and now it seems the struggle will be the removal of the old wires and the insertion of the new.

I was stuck on the way the switch mounted to the base plate. Turns out the posts that looked solid was actually a pin. You could tap it out the backside and that released the switch.

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Old Feb 7, 2022 | 2:18 PM
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What year is it?
Depending on the year, Don't know why you took so much apart to get it out.

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Old Feb 8, 2022 | 4:40 AM
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For nubs, a wire or toothpick with some glue on the end is probably the way to go.
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