Checking and replacing steering column switches

The steering column switch assembly consists of a connector secured with a clamp to the steering shaft bracket and two switches with levers. The left switch turns on the direction indicators and switches the headlights, the right one controls the washer and windshield wiper, as well as the trip computer in the instrument cluster.

The switches are fixed in the connector with latches.



The switch lever positions are shown in fig. 10.8, the contacts closed in this case are given in Table. 10.7.

Table 10.7. Contacts closed at different positions of the steering column switches

* Unfixed lever positions.

Numbers of contacts of the switch of indexes of turn and light of headlights

Wiper and washer switch pin numbers

You will need a tester.


1. Disconnect the wire from the terminal «minus» battery.

2. Remove the steering column cover (see «Removal and installation of facing casings of a steering column»).

3. Remove the steering wheel (see «Removal and installation of a steering wheel»).



4. Disconnect the pads with wires from the left steering column switch..



5.... from the trip computer control block..



6.... and from the right steering column switch.




7. Squeeze the plastic latches on the left steering column switch on both sides..



8.... and remove the switch from the connector.



9. Remove the right stalk in the same way.



10. For check of switches connect a control lamp 12 V to the corresponding contacts specified in tab. 10.7 (here is a test for turning on the left turn signal). Move the switch lever to the position corresponding to the contacts being tested - the lamp should light up. Otherwise, the switch is defective.

11. Establish understeering switches in an order, the return to removal.