1970 MUSTANG TURN SIGNAL SWITCH INSTALL
1970 MUSTANG TURN SIGNAL SWITCH DRIVER

Tape the end of the metal wire that is running up the column to the new wires, then pull the new wires down through the column, occasionally giving it a push in as you progress. Installing the turn signal switchīefore you begin feeding the new switch wiring into the column you should unscrew the steering wheel collar from the top of the column, this will make it easier to pull the wires through.

1970 MUSTANG TURN SIGNAL SWITCH INSTALL

Tape the wires together to keep them together and protected while you install the wires into the steering column. Do one at a time and make sure you can remove it, then put it back in place so you can match them up with the new wires when you ready to install the connector onto the new wires. To remove the old wires you need to compress the tab on the end of the wire so you can pull it out of the connector.Ĭompress the tab on each wire at the bench. The old wires will need to be removed from the factory connector housings so you can install the new wire ends into them after the switch is installed. Prepping the new switch and connectorsīefore you begin any installation or repair you should always compare the new parts to the old parts to make sure you are about to install the correct part. You will tape the new switch wires to the metal wire and then pull them through the column, which is a lot easier than trying to push them through the column. Make sure the wire is long enough to pull up through the column and have about 12 inches or more remaining at the bottom of the column where the wires exit.

You should tape a piece of metal wire to the cut ends of the wiring before you pull out the switch. Then remove the spring from the shaft and unscrew the turn signal arm by hand or with an open end wrench on the flat spot if its too tight.īefore you can remove the turn signal switch you will need to unplug the connectors and cut the wires that come out of the steering column near the brake peddle.Īfter cutting the wires you can now unscrew the turn signal from the column, remove the metal plate that sits on top of the switch base and then pull the switch and wiring out through the steering column. Then use the steering wheel puller to pull the wheel of the steering shaft. Remove the nut that secures the wheel to the steering shaft with a 1/2 ratchet or breaker bar and an appropriate sized socket. The steering wheel will most likely need to be removed with a steering wheel puller so plan on having one available other wise you will not be able to complete the replacement. If you perform this and your horn is blowing then you missed the step above. Removing the horn button is as easy as pushing down on the center of it and then giving it a twist counter clockwise. Always disconnect the battery ground or negative cable first, this will spare you the “shock” you may experience if you grounded out the wrench while disconnecting the positive side. and a wrench to disconnect the battery and remove the turn signal arm.ĭisconnect the battery to avoid shorting anything out or causing an electrical fire.You only need a few tools to do the installation which can be performed in about an hour. Electro Luminescent Instrument Panels (see this “ How To“).Instrument Panel light filters or diffusers available in Blue, Red or Amber.Since your going to have you steering wheel off you may consider doing a little restoration on the instrument bezel or just replacing or upgrading some of the components listed below. The installation on a 1965, 1967 or 1968 Mustang should be about the same. This switch is for a 1966 Mustang, is complete and ready to install, you just need to reuse the factory connectors and the protective sleeve that protects the wires where they enter the column. One nice thing about owning an early Mustang is that most parts are available including this Fords Licensed turn signal switch provided by Scott Drake Enterprises and AAPD.NET. If your reading this article then it must be time to do this repair, and replacing a Mustang turn signal switch is much easier than you think, read this article and view a video of the installation process to see how easy it really is.

1970 MUSTANG TURN SIGNAL SWITCH DRIVER

A Classic Mustang turn signal switch is one of those items that is either broken completely or it still works but requires a little more intervention from the driver like holding the switch in the direction you intend to go or having to manually cancel it out after completing a turn. Lets face it, your Mustang is old and parts may be wearing out to the point where they don’t work as effectively as they used to.

1970 mustang turn signal switch