1990 buick regal steering column smoke

Probably the turn signal switch is shot. You'll likely have to remove the wheel to access it..

You _will_ have to pull the steering wheel off to get to the turn signal harness.

Amazing how mine just went this week as well... must be those damn Canadians taking all of the electricity again :)

Vuarra

Quid quid latine dictum sit altum videtur. (That which is said in Latin sounds profound.)

Thanks for the notes--

How tough is it to get the steering wheel off. I have modest mechanic skills....

Paul

You may need a steering wheel puller and a tilt spring compressor if it's like the older cars. Does it have an air bag?

Gary

If it's like my 1989 Regal with tilt, I didn't need any special tools for the spring. The spring is held with a twist lock cap with a square hole. I used a socket extension to push it down and turn it. GW

GARY wrote:

FWIW, I will be buying a steering wheel remover. This job is a PITA unless you have one. Unless you have airbags in that car, this would be a great time to change your steering wheel to a Grant or other hot rod - type wheel.

Vuarra

Quid quid latine dictum sit altum videtur. (That which is said in Latin sounds profound.)