Re: Combo Switch 86 5KCSW

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Lino M. Valadas wrote:
> 
> >Or anyone out there ever take one of these unified combo switches apart
> >(maybe I could transfer the working parts to the old switch)  I've
> >drilled out the rivets holding it together, but still won't come apart
> >in the center seam.  Anyone figured this puzzle out yet?
> >
> I BTDT exactly as you mentioned for the same reason.  After you remove the
> rivets you have to pry those long strips of metal apart.  Not an easy task,
> be careful not to break anything.  Replace what you have to replace, in my
> case was the complete pod/arm  with the cruise control mechanism.  Put it
> back with screws through the rivet holes.  The long metal strips didn't sit
> as flat as before, but it caused no harm.  Good luck.  BTW, I wouldn't
> recommend this fix to anyone unless you're extremely patient and good with
> your hands ;).
> 
> HTH
> Lino
> 86 5ktqw
> 83 Ur-Q

You can use a turn signal lever without cruise control.  After the
repair switch stocks with you old cruse control stock.  They pull off at
the base.  You have to cut the metal support to make it shorter and fit  
the olde stock with cruise control. BTDT.


Pat Korach
Kirkland, WA