Turn Signal Switch Issues
 

Has anyone had a problem with their turn signal switch going haywire? I've got ~ 60K miles on my '06 & the turn signal switch is starting to do weird things. When I turn on the left signal the right one comes on instead, turn on the right signal & sometimes it comes on & somtimes it doesn't. Is this the switch its self or is there a computer managing the input from the switch? How expensive are the switches (turnsignal, hi-low beam, wipers)? Any thoughts???

Let me know - Thanks, Pete

Yes, there was a good post about this issue. Can't remember the details. Do a search for it.

I had that problem as well. It seems to be the switch from what I have seen. Someone mentioned that the wires might not be long enough and so if the steering wheel is down it might pinch them off a little causing it to go crazy. I ordered a new switch and still have it in the box, because raising the steering wheel worked for me. The switch was on back order also, but not sure anymore.

It's called a multi function switch. I think it's $38.

I found the post you were referring to and have filed a complaint with the NHTSA. There has been a lot of activity on here about this kind of malfunction of the turn signal (multi-function) switch. In my opinion this should be a recall. I've got slightly over 60K on my truck so I'm on my own if I go to the dealership, but I can't keep driving it like this... Definetly NOT SAFE especially when pulling a large trailer, guess I'll have to bite the bullet and order the switch.

Well I didn't have any luck at the dealership. I ended up ordering the switch from an e-bay store, $59 shipped to my door in 2 days, can't beat that. The dealer wanted $67 + tax.

Ok so has anyone disassembled one of these steering wheels with the air bag? I know I've got to disconnect both batteries but don't have a clue where to start with the removal of the airbag/horn cover, etc. Any help would be greatly appreciated.

- Pete :confused:

The air bag is contained within the steering wheel. You don't have to mess with the steering wheel. Just take the plastic covers off the steering column. The column is where all your switches are at.

Fixed mine a year ago, took it apart, and wiped the grease turned to oil out of it. Regreased it, been fine over a year now.
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http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v4...i/P6260032.jpg Could just buy a new one, but I'm cheap, and the melted grease was just shorting the gold contacts that's it.

The switch assembly includes the turn signal, hazard switch etc. It has a portion of it that apears that it goes around the steering shaft so that the auto cancel switch for the turn signals will engage (molded plastic flange with a ~ 1.5" diameter hole). I haven't taken anything apart yet but it appears to me that the steering wheel will need to be pulled.

The one they sent me doesn't look like yours. They may have sent me the wrong one! NICE...

His truck is an 05, they changed them in 06. I have one waiting for my 06 durango that looks like the steering wheel will have to come off.

Well it turns out that they did send me the right part. When I got to looking at it a little closer I figured out that the switch came with the mounting flange attached to it. Once I removed that it was a breeze to install. 15 minutes and I'm legal again! :D By the way the '05 switch is identical to the '06 switch.

Thanks for the assistance.

- Pete