# Turning signal switch broken, how do I replace it? **URL:** \ **Category:** Maintenance/Repairs\ **Tags:** ford, ranger, lights\ **Created:** [January 27, 2023, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-signal-switch-broken-how-do-i-replace-it/188768 "2023-01-27T01:11:42Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 13\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![JunkBuyer69](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a87d85/32.png) [@JunkBuyer69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkBuyer69)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2023, 1:11am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-signal-switch-broken-how-do-i-replace-it/188768/1 "2023-01-27T01:11:42Z")
I have a 1994 ford ranger and the turning signal lever switch on the left of the steering wheel which was fully functional for a bit, was iffy yesterday and now only works for twisting to get the wipers on. It’s completely useless for turning on the turning signals (left or right) though. I knee’d the crap out of it by accident after I got it back from Midas the other day. I could get the signals on if I worked it into the perfect spot but then it would fall out and not work again so now im here. I can’t find any tutorials on how to replace a switch on the pre 2000’s fords if anyone could just link me a good tutorial or give me some help you’d be a life saver. My hazards still work for the same bulbs my turning signals are on so I’m jumping straight to replacing the switch. ---
**Author:** ![Tester](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/tester/32/15976_2.png) [@Tester](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Tester)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2023, 1:33am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-signal-switch-broken-how-do-i-replace-it/188768/2 "2023-01-27T01:33:02Z")
Typical multi-function switch replacement on a Ford of this vintage. [![](https://global.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/original/3X/4/3/430fcbb48c29c3e0fe38d35f841c64a6d10ccd1f.jpeg "Replace the Turn Signal & Wiper Switch- 92 to 96 F150 and Bronco @GettinJunkDone") ](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KhdEsH9VoA) Tester ---
**Author:** ![JunkBuyer69](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a87d85/32.png) [@JunkBuyer69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkBuyer69)\ **Post date:** [January 27, 2023, 1:34am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-signal-switch-broken-how-do-i-replace-it/188768/3 "2023-01-27T01:34:41Z")
Thank you! ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2023, 1:01am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-signal-switch-broken-how-do-i-replace-it/188768/4 "2023-01-28T01:01:19Z")
The hard part is usually getting the steering wheel off and back on in same position. Not that difficult, but requires a special puller tool. And procedure info on what parts to remove (& how) before you can attach the puller. Be sure to mark the SW orientation with respect to shaft before removing. Good idea to disconnect battery negative before doing electrical work ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2023, 1:42am UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-signal-switch-broken-how-do-i-replace-it/188768/5 "2023-01-28T01:42:27Z")
Do not remove the steering wheel, watch the video. ---
**Author:** ![It\_s-Me](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/it_s-me/32/12660_2.png) [@It\_s-Me](https://community.cartalk.com/u/It_s-Me)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2023, 1:56pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-signal-switch-broken-how-do-i-replace-it/188768/6 "2023-01-28T13:56:59Z")
> [@George\_San\_Jose1](#): > > The hard part is usually getting the steering wheel off and back on in same position No it isn’t, steering wheel doesn’t need to come off. 3 screws for the column cover, 2 screws for the switch, 3 electrical plugs and it’s off Should be able to do whole job in 45 minutes ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2023, 2:05pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-signal-switch-broken-how-do-i-replace-it/188768/7 "2023-01-28T14:05:47Z")
Was George guessing again or just responding to a thread to satisfy his need to be noticed ? ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2023, 9:46pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-signal-switch-broken-how-do-i-replace-it/188768/8 "2023-01-28T21:46:08Z")
A diyer has to remove the steering wheel for that job on quite a few car designs, my Corolla for example. But no need to remove steering wheel on the Ford Ranger? Good idea, congrats to Ford designers. ---
**Author:** ![Cavell](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/cavell/32/43396_2.png) [@Cavell](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Cavell)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2023, 10:01pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-signal-switch-broken-how-do-i-replace-it/188768/9 "2023-01-28T22:01:44Z")
Turn signal lever never fails on Toyota. ---
**Author:** ![Nevada\_545](https://sea1.discourse-cdn.com/cartalk/user_avatar/community.cartalk.com/nevada_545/32/41232_2.png) [@Nevada\_545](https://community.cartalk.com/u/Nevada_545)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2023, 10:37pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-signal-switch-broken-how-do-i-replace-it/188768/10 "2023-01-28T22:37:42Z")
> [@George\_San\_Jose1](#): > > A diyer has to remove the steering wheel for that job on quite a few car designs, my Corolla for example. Your Corolla is an outdated design. Chrysler began using side mounted multi-function switches in 1990, most manufactures phased out the old style turn signal switches during the 1990’s. ---
**Author:** ![George\_San\_Jose1](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/g/e5b9ba/32.png) [@George\_San\_Jose1](https://community.cartalk.com/u/George_San_Jose1)\ **Post date:** [January 28, 2023, 10:41pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-signal-switch-broken-how-do-i-replace-it/188768/11 "2023-01-28T22:41:05Z")
That’s a good thing imo, what with the steering wheel air-bag you’d otherwise have to deal with in many current designs. @Tester here posts photos of multifunction switches fairly often, and usually they appear to be the type that would require the steering wheel removed. No dispute that a 30 year old Corolla is 30 years old. ---
**Author:** ![JunkBuyer69](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a87d85/32.png) [@JunkBuyer69](https://community.cartalk.com/u/JunkBuyer69)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2023, 3:53pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-signal-switch-broken-how-do-i-replace-it/188768/12 "2023-02-16T15:53:30Z")
Funny update I took the wheel apart and went to hook it up and the dickwad who sold the truck to me spliced something in the wiring so now when i turn on my right signal my wipers go up lol. ---
**Author:** ![VOLVO-V70](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/v/8e8cbc/32.png) [@VOLVO-V70](https://community.cartalk.com/u/VOLVO-V70)\ **Post date:** [February 16, 2023, 4:09pm UTC](https://community.cartalk.com/t/turning-signal-switch-broken-how-do-i-replace-it/188768/13 "2023-02-16T16:09:42Z")
Edit your post , this is an open Forum so your description of the previous owner violates the rules.