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    11/30/2013 8:14 PM  #1

    rap
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    Steering Column & Steering Wheel Gap

    Hi, I have not posted for a while and things seem to be a bit different. Not as easy as it was. I had a hard time finding just where to post and then there was having to posted 3 times before you could contact anyone and so forth as well as before you could upload pictures. Unless I am just missing a bunch of things or it's gettng cold and I just need to come into the house, take a shower and get a beer I'm at a loss. Some guidance please.
    Thanks,
    rap

     

    11/30/2013 8:42 PM  #2

    josh-kebob
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    Re: Steering Column & Steering Wheel Gap

    Well, if you're in need of assistance with a steering column issue then, you've posted in the correct location.

    The look and format has changed but, it ain't too difficult.

    If you click ln the "Index" tab and scroll to the bottom, you'll find all the posts from the old forum there which can come in handy when you want to search a topic.

    The moderators or MS will probably provide you with the details regarding how many posts you need to make before you can PM someone or can post pics.

    You'll get the hang of it and welcome back........

     

    11/30/2013 8:47 PM  #3

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    Re: Steering Column & Steering Wheel Gap

    Thanks Josh,
    I have posted a bunch of times before so I can go through posting something although it does seem a bit of a waste of time, especially when the had my e-mail on record. I can post the problem, I just thought the pictures would help. That will be my next  post. Thanks again!
    rap

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    7/30/2022 3:30 PM  #4

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    Re: Steering Column & Steering Wheel Gap

    Brakes lights not working. 64 1/2, 289, auto. Have turn signals and lights. On the 64 1/2 the brake light switch screws into the Master Cyl. What I know. There is no continuity between the two terminals on the switch. There is 12 volts between the wires connected to the switched regardless if the brake pedal is pushed or not, it is constantly hot. If I jump the two wires I have brake lights. The constant hot is confusing to me. Can I assume I need a new switch? Thanks a bunch.

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    7/30/2022 8:18 PM  #5

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    Re: Steering Column & Steering Wheel Gap

    The brake light switch is Normally Open (no continuity between the terminals). Stepping on the brake pedal creates hydraulic pressure in the brake system and closes the Normally Open switch resulting in continuity between the terminals.
    One of the wires to the switch is always "hot" if the battery is connected. The other wire goes to the brake lights and is normally "cold". Stepping on the brake pedal closes the switch and sends voltage to the "cold" wire making it "hot" and the brake lights illuminate!
    Yes, you need a new switch since stepping on the brake pedal is not closing the old switch.
     

     

    7/30/2022 8:20 PM  #6

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    Re: Steering Column & Steering Wheel Gap

    Brake lights always have a +12 volt on one wire.
    The other wire should only be +12 volts when brake is applied.

    From your description, “There is 12 volts between the wires connected to the switched regardless if the brake pedal is pushed or not, it is constantly hot. If I jump the two wires I have brake lights.”

    Sounds like your brake switch might be faulty.
    Before changing it out, when you step on the pedal…do you have brakes?
    Any air in the system?

    Verify master cylinder is working correctly.

    Try bleeding air at the switch too.
    Might possibly have air trapped at the switch?

    Hope this can help.

    Last edited by Nos681 (7/30/2022 8:22 PM)

     

     

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