Turn signal switch for 55

[Sid Hiatt]

I need to replace or rebuilt the turn signal switch,  can the switch be bought?

Sid

[old-tank]

4 hours ago, Sid Hiatt said:

can the switch be bought?

Used is all that is likely available.  Describe your problem.  I have never needed to replace...just fixed it.

[Sid Hiatt]

It would be easier to replace with new, will have to remove old wire and soder before I can rewire and soder the new wire to switch. 

Sid, no easy way on this car so far.

[Fr. Buick]

Try loosening up the zinc cover on the lower column where the wires run in.  Then try pulling on the switch and wires a bit.  This might give you enough access for replacing the switch.  But do not try completely removing the wiring.  It will start falling apart on you.

[old-tank]

If it is not working at all, check the brake light fuse and be sure you have verified good bulbs and grounds and 12+ on both sides of the fuse.

When one of mine stopped working, i pulled the fuse which crumbled and replaced with a new fuse.  Still not working.  I cleaned up a steering column collar with switch after pulling the wires  from the jacket.  Hooked it up as a test before installing.  Still not working!  Turns out the NEW FUSE was defective!  Both the test switch and original now worked.

I have never worked on the actual switch portion, but it is probably like the backup light/neutral safety switch which is easy to disassemble to get it working...if it is in fact defective.

[Sid Hiatt]

thanks I am in the process of repair