Turn signal switch replacement options

radioburningchrome · August 3rd, 2009, 12:55 PM

My 65 Delta 88 lost the front parking lamps and turn signal function. Not voltage at sockets. I am guessing the turn signal switch has given out.Besides paying $140+ for an NOS unit is there some kind of aftermarket switch that is a most cost efficient alternative? I have seen a few gasoline engine Cushmans that had a simple chrome switch mounted on the steering column.

rocketraider · August 3rd, 2009, 05:52 PM

If you don't have park or turn lamps, it's something other than the turn signal switch.

jensenracing77 · August 3rd, 2009, 05:59 PM

if you find out that it is the turn switch, i have a 66 98 that i am parting and has a very nice one in it. if it is the same you can have it for $30. if you need anything else off of it let me know. i don't know how much will be the same.

radioburningchrome · August 3rd, 2009, 06:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocketraider

If you don't have park or turn lamps, it's something other than the turn signal switch.

Headlight switch? I find it odd that both park/turn lamps are out simultaneously.

radioburningchrome · August 3rd, 2009, 06:29 PM

pm sent

Quote:

Originally Posted by jensenracing77

if you find out that it is the turn switch, i have a 66 98 that i am parting and has a very nice one in it. if it is the same you can have it for $30. if you need anything else off of it let me know. i don't know how much will be the same.

cfair · August 3rd, 2009, 11:23 PM

There were at least two variants during these years: non-tilt & tilt

In '66 they went to tilt & tele, but I think the bowden cable switch from 65 carried over..

So your basic question is do you have a tilt column or not. That determines what switch you're looking for.

I've found the tilt & tele switch to be a weak design. From what I can tell the cable stretches and you can't quite get a right turn signal going without jamming the plastic switch. This eventually breaks the brittle switch inside the column, which are 45 years old now..

Also, the 65 and 66 big car wiring harnesses are very, very similar. The biggest difference I can remember is the door jamb switches -- they were big round discs in 65 and went to the standard GM small diameter orange/white in '66.

cfair · August 3rd, 2009, 11:25 PM

There are connectors between the turn signal lights and the harness under the bumper. Very unlikely that both went at the same time, but check for corrosion and connection at each connector. If you have 12v there, you might be able to save the cost of a switch.

And fuses, light switch, the usual suspects...

radioburningchrome · August 4th, 2009, 12:48 PM

The column in non tilt/tele. I do have a tilt/tele from a 66 98 that I was going to replace my column in the car. Now I am second guessing the cable switch.

[quote=cfair;98135]There were at least two variants during these years: non-tilt & tilt

In '66 they went to tilt & tele, but I think the bowden cable switch from 65 carried over..

So your basic question is do you have a tilt column or not. That determines what switch you're looking for.

quote]

radioburningchrome · September 27th, 2009, 08:55 AM

Fuses,light bulbs, etc all are ok.

Partial culprit was mice chewing on wires.

August 3rd, 2009, 12:55 PM	#1 (permalink)
radioburningchrome Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hellertown PA Posts: 62	Turn signal switch replacement options My 65 Delta 88 lost the front parking lamps and turn signal function. Not voltage at sockets. I am guessing the turn signal switch has given out.Besides paying $140+ for an NOS unit is there some kind of aftermarket switch that is a most cost efficient alternative? I have seen a few gasoline engine Cushmans that had a simple chrome switch mounted on the steering column.

August 3rd, 2009, 05:52 PM	#2 (permalink)
rocketraider Oldsdruid Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Danville Vajenya, the Last Capital of Dixie Posts: 1,214	If you don't have park or turn lamps, it's something other than the turn signal switch. __________________ I know absolutely nothing about Oldsmobiles. Just ask the owner of Oldspower.com

August 3rd, 2009, 05:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
jensenracing77 Registered User Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: brazil indiana Posts: 1,022	if you find out that it is the turn switch, i have a 66 98 that i am parting and has a very nice one in it. if it is the same you can have it for $30. if you need anything else off of it let me know. i don't know how much will be the same. __________________ 70 Rallye 350 72 Cutlass 00 Silhouette 90 Toronado Trofeo

August 3rd, 2009, 11:23 PM	#6 (permalink)
cfair Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 44	65 vs 66 turn signal switches There were at least two variants during these years: non-tilt & tilt In '66 they went to tilt & tele, but I think the bowden cable switch from 65 carried over.. So your basic question is do you have a tilt column or not. That determines what switch you're looking for. I've found the tilt & tele switch to be a weak design. From what I can tell the cable stretches and you can't quite get a right turn signal going without jamming the plastic switch. This eventually breaks the brittle switch inside the column, which are 45 years old now.. Also, the 65 and 66 big car wiring harnesses are very, very similar. The biggest difference I can remember is the door jamb switches -- they were big round discs in 65 and went to the standard GM small diameter orange/white in '66.

August 3rd, 2009, 11:25 PM	#7 (permalink)
cfair Registered User Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 44	Oh, before you condemn the switch.. There are connectors between the turn signal lights and the harness under the bumper. Very unlikely that both went at the same time, but check for corrosion and connection at each connector. If you have 12v there, you might be able to save the cost of a switch. And fuses, light switch, the usual suspects...

August 4th, 2009, 12:48 PM	#8 (permalink)
radioburningchrome Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hellertown PA Posts: 62	The column in non tilt/tele. I do have a tilt/tele from a 66 98 that I was going to replace my column in the car. Now I am second guessing the cable switch. [quote=cfair;98135]There were at least two variants during these years: non-tilt & tilt In '66 they went to tilt & tele, but I think the bowden cable switch from 65 carried over.. So your basic question is do you have a tilt column or not. That determines what switch you're looking for. quote]

September 27th, 2009, 08:55 AM	#9 (permalink)
radioburningchrome Registered User Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Hellertown PA Posts: 62	UPDATE Fuses,light bulbs, etc all are ok. Partial culprit was mice chewing on wires.

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