- Drilled out two new holes in the steering wheel aluminum using a rechargeable DeWalt drill
- THIS TOOK SEVERAL HOURS x_x
- Had to wait one or two times for rechargeable batteries to recharge
- In retrospect, seems easier to drill out and re-tap puller holes...but did not have parts available to do so
- Put in the hook puller bolts
- Successfully pulled the steering wheel...this took a lot of oomph...finally popped off! : o )
- Paused to celebrate moment of triumph
- Taped the clock spring
- Removed the clock spring and let it hang
- Tested the resistance between connector C269 and the main light switch
- Did not really find anything conclusive
- Cut existing wire #7 between connector and close to main light switch
- Spliced-in new wire from C269 pin #7 to the main light switch red wire to bypass the existing wire
- Headlamps do not come on when battery cable re-attached : o P
- Not sure how to interpret this result
- Replaced everything but the air bag
- Washed car exterior
- Shook out car mats
- Replaced air filter
- Pulled the fuse for the headlamps under the car hood...that seems like a reasonable fix until I can identify whether the multi-function switch represents the problem
- As a side note, the radio display seems OK, now
Next steps
- Pick-n-Pull sells part "Switch Headlight/Wiper" for $13
- They also seem to sell part "Steering Wheel" for $16
- Figure out what steering wheels work on our car
- Miscellaneous Parts needed:
- A few non-stripped dash bolts
- Rear center console
- Pull the part(s) after work someday in the near future
- Tools needed:
- Steering wheel puller
- Socket set (side bolts x 2)
- 15mm wrench (steering wheel bolt x 1)
- Box cutter (cut zip ties)
- Phillips-head screwdriver (remove clock-spring, upper & lower shroud)
- Bring in car to mechanic and ask for coolant flush before re-attaching hoses to heater core
- Ask for advice on the headlamp wiring
- Ask where the unattached vacuum hose goes
- Zip-tie the speedometer cable to the battery cage
Post-work beer: Eel River California Blonde Ale
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