Dimmer Switch Doesn’t

[Jetjock]

I can’t switch from lo beam to hi beam on my Z. The switch itself works as I have taken the panel out and dropped the wheel down. It’s the rod itself that moves around and jams up. I’ve looked at other sites and the best that I can come up with is that the steering wheel itself has to come out.

Anyone ever worked on this problem?

Roy

[DRM500RUBYZR-1]

Does it work at differing tilt selections, or does it occur at only one tilt position?

Marty

[Jetjock]

Originally Posted by DRM500RUBYZR-1

Does it work at differing tilt selections, or does it occur at only one tilt position?

Marty

It doesn’t work in any positions. It seems to slip out of position after I put it back where it is supposed to be. It works a couple of times and then stops. The whole stalk just doesn’t move.

I have a 100,000 mile Z that works great! This car has only 48,000. ???

Roy

[DRM500RUBYZR-1]

Roy,
Sorry, I lost track of your issue.
If you have not resolved it, you might want to try this.
Rarely, almost never do the rods bend due to a problem with the rod.
Most always a misadjusted switch down at the base of the column causing it to bind.
It is mounted below the ignition switch, and it is adjustable.
If it is not binding there, it would be at the top, but let's hope it is down at the switch.
Keep us posted.
Marty

[Jetjock]

I was busy working so I didn’t see this. The dimmer switch does work; it’s the rod that is the problem. So if I can adjust the bottom position, I might be able to get it to work. I will give it a try this weekend.

Roy

[Jetjock]

I haven't got back the dimmer switch until now. Too busy working. Now that I have time, I'm back on it. The big question is do I have to pull the steering wheel to fix the actuator? I'm going to try to adjust the bottom of the rod to make it work. If that doesn't work, what then? Does anybody have pictures of the actuator and how it fits in the stalk? Thanks.


Roy

[Corvette95]

Originally Posted by Jetjock

I haven't got back the dimmer switch until now. Too busy working. Now that I have time, I'm back on it. The big question is do I have to pull the steering wheel to fix the actuator? I'm going to try to adjust the bottom of the rod to make it work. If that doesn't work, what then? Does anybody have pictures of the actuator and how it fits in the stalk? Thanks.


Roy

I replied to your post on the forum, I have some pics if needed. I think I posted two on the other thread.

[Jetjock]

Thank you. I haven't been able to work on it because I pulled a muscle in my back. Finally got back to working on the problem. I dropped the steering wheel down so I could look better at the switch. Apparently, I have to remove another panel to better access the switch. I'll keep working on it.


Roy

[Jetjock]

I dropped the steering wheel down and was able to get to the dimmer switch wire. By messing with it, I was able to get the stalk to work but it only works for a little bit. It seems to feel like it was sliding off whatever it is working. I do have a quesion for you guys. How do you get this piece off the column?

[Corvette95]

Sent you a PM. you need to get further back and look inwards toward the wheel and see if you can push the pivot back into place assuming it is not broken.