Fiero Turn Signal Lever

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I pushed the spray lever forward (for bug spray) as I have done many times before except this time something gave loose and how it slides around and is not connecting. Also now my windshield wipers have a mind to their own when they're on. They'll stop on their own mid-wipe and then start back up again. No noticeable pattern to it. Upon further inspection I noticed that the wiring sleeve has wore through and I can see a black and a red wire. They do not seem to be damaged in anyway.

Anyone have any experience with this? I haven't looked at my book yet, but are they hard to change? Or does this one sound repairable?

Not a big deal, but still somewhat frustrating.

Edit: I have cruise control and delay if that makes a difference.

Edited by Matt

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Matt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 09 February 2008 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 448	Post Options Post Reply Quote Matt Report Post Quote Reply Topic: Fiero Turn Signal Lever Posted: 23 April 2008 at 7:01pm
	I pushed the spray lever forward (for bug spray) as I have done many times before except this time something gave loose and how it slides around and is not connecting. Also now my windshield wipers have a mind to their own when they're on. They'll stop on their own mid-wipe and then start back up again. No noticeable pattern to it. Upon further inspection I noticed that the wiring sleeve has wore through and I can see a black and a red wire. They do not seem to be damaged in anyway. Anyone have any experience with this? I haven't looked at my book yet, but are they hard to change? Or does this one sound repairable? Not a big deal, but still somewhat frustrating. Edit: I have cruise control and delay if that makes a difference. Edited by Matt
	I wanna go fast.

Dr.Fiero Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Post God Joined: 12 February 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 1726	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dr.Fiero Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 April 2008 at 7:27pm
	Yeah, having the cruise makes changing out the stalk... ummmm... interesting. You pretty much have to pull the wheel to fish the cabling up/down the column (unless someone knows of a better way - I'd like to hear about it!!!).

Matt Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Member Joined: 09 February 2008 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 448	Post Options Post Reply Quote Matt Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 April 2008 at 7:34pm
	I don't use the cruise control. It's been disconnected from the engine by the last (2nd) owner. She said that it had a problem of engaging on it's own. So I don't care if that cabling is disconnected. I just want my windshield wipers and spray to work properly.
	I wanna go fast.

Dr.Fiero Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Senior Post God Joined: 12 February 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 1726	Post Options Post Reply Quote Dr.Fiero Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 April 2008 at 7:36pm
	Well, you could snip it off close to the column, then just replace the stalk with a non-cruise one.

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	Get rid of the cruise:)...
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88FieroGT Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Member Joined: 24 March 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 78	Post Options Post Reply Quote 88FieroGT Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 23 April 2008 at 8:18pm
	I replaced my turn signal stalk last month to fix the cruise, and it took around 20 minutes, but I can see how it could vary quite a bit. This is without taking off the steering wheel. I read it could take from 15 mins to an hour or two. If you want to keep the ability to have cruise, if not thats fine. I disconnected the cable from under the dash and tied a .5 mm wire to it. Pulled the stalk out, then untied the wire from the old one. Tied it two the new one and fished it through. That part took most of the time, about 15 mins. Pushed back in the stalk and took it for a test drive. Also, come to think about it, if the wires are damaged in the stalk, is it possible for that to cause your cruise problem of it turning on and off randomly?

Capt Fiero Members Profile Send Private Message Find Members Posts Add to Buddy List Admin Group Founding Member Joined: 12 February 2007 Location: Canada Status: Offline Points: 4039	Post Options Post Reply Quote Capt Fiero Report Post Quote Reply Posted: 24 April 2008 at 9:20am
	Mine did the exact same thing. I reached up to push the windshield sprayer and CRACK, the bezel for the sprayer broke on the cruise stock. You can get one from Ebay for 13 bucks, but they charge 15-24 bucks for shipping. I have been on the hunt for a reasonably priced replacement locally for a couple months now.
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