Steering Column Headache

Jan 25, 2011 3 Replies
R

Having a real head scratcher with my indicater arm on my '69 1200 beetle. The indicator arm switches are not making a connection and I need to remove it from the steering column. The books I'm using mention a plug and socket type connection within the steering column but I'm not sure I have this arrangement within the column as older models seem to be hard wired. Is there an easy way to remove the arm without having to cut the wires? I have removed the steering wheel and ignition barrel cover plate but still none the wiser.



Any help would be greatly appreciated!!


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J

older models like yours are hard wired, yes. You need to trace the wiring to the nearest splice and disconnect from there. I can't remember where each of them are though. Or go the lazy way and cut them and re-attach later with butt-connectors, and risk contact problems later down the road.

Are you SURE the switch is bad?

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J

Took it off my 67 1300 once. Wires were definitely hardwired to fuse panels, switches etc. From what I recall it was time consuming rather than difficult. For this sort of thing its where I find digital cameras really useful. Inevitably there will be some wire left over I hadnt written down source/destination for!. Not a lousy fuse/holder?

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D

I hate to say this, but im really starting to think I dont want the headaches. Im burnt from working on watercooled diesel VWs for 20 years. And I stupidly bought a Toyota 6 years ago and it spoiled me. Because it requires nothing but rotables. And oil changes.

Diesel

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