Broken Hazard Switch - Can't find a new one!

[Thundergun]

Hey Guys - I have an 85 k10.

The physical switch that you pull out and push in to activate the hazard (or emergency) flashers is missing. It looks like a small cylinder and it's located on the lower right hand side of the steering column.

I CANNOT for the life of me find a new one, at the parts store or online.

Does anyone have a part number or a recommend where to get one?

Local junkyards don't have one

Thanks!!

[timthescarrd]

I think I've seen em in the Dorman/Help stuff at O'reilly but can't find it on their website, it's really nothing more than a button that screws in to push in/pull out.  I bought this column dress kit that came with a fancy screw, that's what I'm using

http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B000CSQY0K?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00

[zieg85]

http://www.autozone.com/electrical-and-lighting/turn-signal-switch/duralast-turn-signal-switch/chevrolet/c10-1-2-ton-p-u-2wd/1985/8-cylinders-h-5-0l-carburetor-ohv/65848_0_0/

[zieg85]

If you are looking for the button, screw, spacer and spring you are probably going to have to go to a pick and pull and bring a phillips screwdriver.  Any GM steering column up to 1992 or so would be the same

[Thundergun]

Thanks for the info guys. I'm actually looking for the external piece as well as the internal switch that makes contact. I think i found one at the local salvage yard, fingers crossed. it's been a pita.

[zieg85]

Best of luck, that internal piece is a part of the switch and may not be replaceable by itself.  New switches are not that much but at least you can get the outside parts that you need.

[Irish_Alley]

repo $10


ac del $25

[Thundergun]

awesome thanks Irish.

I got that part today. But now i need the actual switch inside the column that these parts activate.

Any thoughts?

[Irish_Alley]

http://www.autozone.com/electrical-and-lighting/turn-signal-switch/duralast-turn-signal-switch/chevrolet/c10-1-2-ton-p-u-2wd/1985/8-cylinders-h-5-0l-carburetor-ohv/65848_0_0/

[Thundergun]

Okay, so that part contains the switching mechanism for the hazards knob, i assume.

Darn. That is not something i am familiar with installing.

Thanks tho!

[bd]

How-To: Fixing a Sloppy GM Tilt Column shows step-by-step teardown and assembly to replace the turn signal switch along with the necessary tools.  Just follow along as far as the switch then reverse the order.

[Autonutz]

repo $10


ac del $25

$25 for 2 pieces of plastic, a spring and a screw....
If that poor kid in China found out the markup on that he'd probably commit suicide lol

[Thundergun]

How-To: Fixing a Sloppy GM Tilt Column shows step-by-step teardown and assembly to replace the turn signal switch along with the necessary tools.  Just follow along as far as the switch then reverse the order.

Awesome thanks! i love this forum!