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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 01:04 AM
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High beams won't click off

I have an 1990 IROC. When I go to click off the high beams nothing happens. Is It the switch that controls all of the cruise,turn signals, etc? Or is there a piece that could be broken in the steering column? Thanks for any input.
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 05:42 AM
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Re: High beams won't click off

The hi beam switch is located on top of the steering column halfway down, and is actuated by a rod attached to the signal stalk.

The switch is mounted with a couple of screws in slotted holes, and can slide down away from the rod over time. Might need to re-adjust it. Is there no click when you pull the control stalk towards you?
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 10:41 AM
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Re: High beams won't click off

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The hi beam switch is located on top of the steering column halfway down, and is actuated by a rod attached to the signal stalk.

The switch is mounted with a couple of screws in slotted holes, and can slide down away from the rod over time. Might need to re-adjust it. Is there no click when you pull the control stalk towards you?

There is no click at all.
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 07:52 PM
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Re: High beams won't click off

Then either the rod is not actuating the switch as described, or the switch is broken. Get under the dash and see if the rod is loose, or even fallen out of the switch. Grab the rod and see if you can click the switch by hand.
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 08:57 PM
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Re: High beams won't click off

pull the wheel off and get a rebuild kit they are cheep your. this will address that left turn signal not clicking off on the return
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Old Jan 15, 2012 | 11:15 PM
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Re: High beams won't click off

The turn signals click off on there own. It's dark already here, I'll check for your inputs. Thank you.
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 06:00 PM
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Re: High beams won't click off

Would be ok too unplug the connectors from the high beams, until problem is resolved?
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Old Jan 16, 2012 | 06:44 PM
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Re: High beams won't click off

Why not
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 02:20 AM
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Re: High beams won't click off

Well I finally got it. I set the tilt all the way up and it works that way. Guess some adjustments need to be done. Thanks!
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 02:48 AM
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Re: High beams won't click off

Definitely the switch position needs to be moved up the column a little then, to engage the rod a little more.
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Old Jan 17, 2012 | 04:52 AM
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Re: High beams won't click off

have the same exact problem on my 92 camaro rs, turns out its the bolts at the bottom of the steering colum are loose. the steering wheel feels pretty solid though except when u push down on the bottom.
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Old Feb 22, 2012 | 11:15 PM
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Re: High beams won't click off

Well this is one problem I have too. Caused from someone stealing my car and breaking the stear colum plastic cover. I can't for the life of me figure out how to get the cover off. I thought it would be a simple matter of just pulling off the steering wheel but that's not it. I took the large nut off but that didn't do any thing unless a lot of force is required to remove it. It's an 86 iroc manual with tilt steering. How do I get that plastic peice off so I can replace it?
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