65 Telescopic column and lights

[Keith W.]

Took the 65 for an ministry of transport exam (MOT) but had a failure in the rear LHS brake light, after removing the ac ducting to get to the brake switch checking that over, and searching the forums - it pointed me in the direction of the indicator, however like a kid with a new toy I had excitedly shown everyone inc the postman of the technology of the telescopic steering wheel it was then I remembered pulling the wheel further back than its org position - I pushed the wheel back forward and hey the LHS brake light comes on - I've noticed a small wiring loom Corvette America part # 44981 the turn signal switch am kind of thinking that's what I need ?

as usual any help pointers would be good

thanks freezing cold over here, working in a cold garage Keith

[Keith B.]

Re: 65 Telescopic column and lights

it sounds like the wiring for the turn single switch is getting pinched somewhere from the bell of the column where it passes were it telescopes. I would investigate further

[Keith W.]

Re: 65 Telescopic column and lights

Thanks Keith was going to strip down the steering column to look and replace the small loom if needed I've seen the loom whigh comes out at the bottom of the steering column and its old and brittle probably needs changing anyway regards Keith

[Keith W.]

Re: 65 Telescopic column and lights

Thanks Keith was going to strip down the steering column to look and replace the small loom if needed I've seen the loom whigh comes out at the bottom of the steering column and its old and brittle probably needs changing anyway regards Keith

[Keith B.]

Re: 65 Telescopic column and lights

As fair as I know the harnes is not separate from the turn single switch.