Well I had my steering column out of the car for a couple days while I troubleshot the ignition switch problem and now I have 2 new problems.
1. The headlight hi/low beam lever on the left has a crack on the plastic limit below the switch. I used some crazy glue, but would eventually like to fix it for good.
2. When I re-installed the steering column and reconnected the battery, the wiper sprayer runs continuously. It seems that the wiper lever is stuck in the forward position.
So my question is; are there replacement parts for each problem or am i required to replace the whole unit? Either way, does anyone know of a store that would carry these parts?
Thanks for your help.
Jeremy
Couple Steering Column Problems
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- Your car is a: 1971 124 Spider
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Re: Couple Steering Column Problems
You need a whole new switch. All the vendors carry them, including us. They are usually listed as fitting 73-82, but I had no trouble fitting one on my '71. I think I had to move one wire to get the wiper intermittent to work.
Csaba
'71 124 Spider, much modified
'17 124 Abarth, silver
http://italiancarclub.com/csaba/
Co-owner of the best dang Fiat parts place in town
'71 124 Spider, much modified
'17 124 Abarth, silver
http://italiancarclub.com/csaba/
Co-owner of the best dang Fiat parts place in town
Re: Couple Steering Column Problems
Thanks I will take a look. Can you tell me the level of difficulty in making this swap. I have some technical ability, but not an extensive amount.
Thanks
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- Posts: 3996
- Joined: Sat May 23, 2009 1:23 pm
- Your car is a: 1971 124 Spider
- Location: Texas, USA
Re: Couple Steering Column Problems
It's not hard, but you have to remove the steering wheel to get the switch off.
Csaba
'71 124 Spider, much modified
'17 124 Abarth, silver
http://italiancarclub.com/csaba/
Co-owner of the best dang Fiat parts place in town
'71 124 Spider, much modified
'17 124 Abarth, silver
http://italiancarclub.com/csaba/
Co-owner of the best dang Fiat parts place in town