Nissan 240sx S13Steering Column Switches: testing, removal, installation and more

Nissan 240sx S13

TESTING

COMBINATION SWITCH

NOTE: Combination switch consists of light switch, wiper switch, cruise control switch and turn signal switch. These switches can be removed and replaced without removing combination switch base.

Remove steering column covers. If necessary, remove switch to be tested. Use ohmmeter to check continuity across switch connector terminals as switch is operated. See Fig. 1.

Fig. 1: Checking Continuity of Combination Switch (240SX)

IGNITION SWITCH

Remove ignition switch. Use ohmmeter to check continuity at switch terminals as switch is operated. See Fig. 2 .

Fig. 2: Checking Continuity of Ignition Switch

REMOVAL AND INSTALLATION

STEERING WHEEL AND HORN PAD

Removal
1. Disconnect battery ground cable. Remove screws attaching horn button assembly/center pad to steering wheel from behind steering wheel (if equipped).
2. Pull horn button assembly/center pad from steering wheel. Use a cloth-covered screwdriver to pry off horn button assembly/center pad (if necessary). Disassemble horn button assembly (if necessary).
3. Place springs, contacts, horn or cruise control harness connectors and screws in order for reassembly reference. Place wheels in straight-ahead position.
4. Remove steering wheel retaining nut and washer. Mark steering wheel and shaft for reassembly reference. Using a steering wheel puller, remove steering wheel. See Fig. 3 .
5. Place steering wheel, cruise control switch (if equipped), canceling cams, springs and slip rings in order for reassembly reference.

Fig. 3: Removing Steering Wheel

Installation
1. Coat slip ring contact surfaces with a light electrical grease. Assemble horn button assembly (if necessary). Ensure wheels are in straight-ahead position.
2. Align marks made during removal. Place slip ring, springs, canceling cams, steering wheel, washer and steering wheel retaining nut on shaft.
3. Tighten nut to specification. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.

COMBINATION SWITCH

Removal
Remove steering wheel. Remove upper and lower steering column covers. Disconnect combination switch harness connectors. Remove screw securing combination switch clamp to steering column tube. To remove combination switch, push combination switch forward, rotate clockwise and remove.

Installation
To install, reverse removal procedure. Ensure all electrical connections are tight. Check canceling operation of turn signal switch.

STEERING LOCK AND IGNITION SWITCH

Removal
1. Remove steering wheel. Remove upper and lower steering column covers. Remove combination switch. Disconnect ignition switch harness connectors.
2. If shear bolt studs are accessible, use a hacksaw to cut a slot into exposed studs. Using a screwdriver, remove studs.
3. If shear bolt studs are recessed or hard to reach with a hacksaw, center punch studs. Using a drill bit and a screw extractor, remove studs. Remove steering lock and ignition switch.

Installation
Install ignition switch. Install new shear bolts. Finger-tighten shear bolts. Ensure proper operation of steering lock and ignition switch. Tighten shear bolts until heads break off. To complete installation, reverse removal procedure.

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TORQUE SPECIFICATIONS

• Steering Wheel Nut: 22-29 (30-39) Ft. Lbs. (N.m)

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Nissan 240sx S13

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