How To Replace Turn Signal Wiper Stalk & Cruise Switch GM Car & Truck 1989 K5 Chevy Blazer

[@anthonyhanks3166]

Here it is 2020 I had that new stalk in the trunk of my 89’ caprice discouraged because I couldn’t find the connection under the dash. WELL yesterday I decided to tug on the wire till I found it. New stalk is installed , old stalk is in a garbage truck or dump & wipers are working great I followed you wiper motor video and it lead me to your stalk video . And you saved me time grief & most of all $$$$

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks for the kind words

[@Mr_RD-1876]

wire came off fishing through the column..been there done that in different scenarios. It's classic and happens, almost everything takes longer than it appears. kudos for not cussing on the video

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks

[@fret14u]

Thanks Rob...great video and felt your frustration when the pull wire snapped. Just picked up a1990 Chevy K5 Blazer and gonna replace mine because its faded....love them old Blazers!!!

[@that1kidz504]

Reaction when the wire broke was priceless. Good video I have to change that same piece in my 90 k1500

[@AxlesGarage]

Glad you enjoyed, thanks for watching

[@josephquinton990]

I think it's called a multifunction lever.

[@jakefitzpatrick7477]

I need to do this with my 91 burban As well. This side is great!

[@ras_jokah420]

I was watching it with my gf and she said uh ow I 😭

[@kaohsiung99]

@@ras_jokah420 I want to show that part of the video (and his reaction) to my wife!

[@whichgodofthousandsmeansno5306]

Thanks for the tip. I just replaced the stalk on my 89 Astrovan. I could not for the life of me get that wire through. The old one was cut and everything seemed to work other then the wipers would activate randomly or when I used the turn signals. So I cut the wire off the new stalk and everything works perfect including intermittent and the wipers no longer randomly come on. The old stalk was cracked pretty badly so I figured that was the issue. So all that said, I believe that stupid wire is actually for cruise control which never worked and I never wanted to use anyhow so it saved me a headache for sure. If not for trying to get the wire through this is a 2 minute job. Pull old one off, push new one on. Done. I destroyed the new wire trying to get it through using the old wire as a snake since it was cut anyhow from the last owner. Then the connector broke off inside and prevented right turn signal from working because it was blocking the movement so I had to dig it out with a pick tool. What a PITA! If I had known before hand that was a cruise control wire I would have cut it from the get go, ripped the old original cut one out, and been done in minutes. To note I did at first try all your suggestions. I removed the plastic guide, tried different tilt positions and turn signal positions but there was no way on gods green earth that wire was getting through. I guess the Astro is a different beast from a K5. I should mention although the Astro is no where as cool as a K5 I do have this van lifted with really killer off road rims and oversize tires. Painted it all white with flat black trim. I get more stares and compliments then a Lambo and everyone asks if I am selling it. Hell no. That ones a keeper. But as with all older GM's.. it is needing constant every little thing repaired. But the expensive stuff like the engine and tranny.. bulletproof.

[@AxlesGarage]

Thank you for the comment

[@johnrhodes101875]

Lol this video is a lifesaver I kept it in my library I watched a few years ago when I first did this fix and my stock is giving me trouble again and I knew I watch a video before to fix it but I forgot how so glad this video is still hear. You never mentioned that plastic piece that you pulled out I guess he put that back up in their LOL part of the buttoning up process

[@AxlesGarage]

Yes, and thank you

[@rickcrow3149]

Thanks for making this video it made my job a lot easier when I replaced mine.

[@AxlesGarage]

Glad it helped

[@bgjobass]

I was feeling all of the frustration right there with you. I have to do this same job on my 94 Olds Ciera. I will use mechanics wire when I do it. Many thanks for sharing your experience and frustration that it's never as easy as it looks, and expressing it is something we're all gonna do. I just spent the last 10 months troubleshooting an engine that was perfectly ok, it was a low output fuel pump that was the culprit all along.

[@jorgchildres2809]

I'm getting ready to tackle a 94 suburban. I have to jiggle the switch and it feels real loose, thanks for the video. Just subscribed.

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks for watching.

[@antonioosoriokory]

Gracias por compartir tu trabajo ayer dejaron de funcionar los limpia parabrisas de mi suburban 1994 tiene la misma columna de dirección que tu K5 espero pronto poder comprar el repuesto y hacer el cambio saludos desde México!!!

[@sergioherrera7345]

Im going to be flat out honest with you. From 7:30-13:16 on the video i was in tears 😂 i feel your frustration 100%

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks for the comment

[@brynjaminjones]

Great video, thanks. I'm here because I'm doing the exact same job, and I managed to snap the wire too!

[@AxlesGarage]

Yeah, that friggin wire. Good luck and thanks for watching.

[@brynjaminjones]

Axle's Garage Got it sorted now - I couldn't find a large cable tie but managed it quite quickly with a length of plastic parcel strap instead. Thanks again - I was stuck without this video!

[@grandparolie]

Rob I like that you keep it all real 😂

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@dogalcorn4292]

Thanks for the best video I've seen on this problem

[@edmundclark2088]

Great video!! My truck dosen't have cruise anymore, can i just replace the stalk and cut the wires, and not bother with the wire at all? Will the wipers still work? Thanks!!

[@AmericanPatriot1778]

Good video, I ran my wire on the outside the steering column so no more pinching the wire inside the column. you can barely see them.

[@AxlesGarage]

Good idea

[@wkeiter]

Nice video, about to attempt on my 1990 K3500 that’s had wiper issues

[@AxlesGarage]

Good luck

[@jjlongiii]

Why GM fished the cruise control wire down the left side of the column instead of with the other two wire harnesses, I'll never know, lol... I suspect that the cruise control option was an afterthought. I had problems with that wire interfering with the the brights actuating rod. If I ever have to do this job, I'm going to re-route that wire down the right side with the other two harnesses. More room to play with. But you'll have to remove the steering wheel and turn signal switch to do the re-route.

[@uriahbrown1768]

You made this way harder than it should be

[@ksfarmdude8939]

thanks for the video and here I thought I was gonna have to tear my whole steering column apart to put that damn wiper/cruise/turn signal stalk in my 87 V20 chevy p.s. I'll use mechanic's wire to lol

[@AxlesGarage]

Glad it will help

[@justenb1560]

Good stuff keep it real don't make it out to be something it's not which is a pain in the ass, to say the least, when in comparison to most DIY's videos on youtube but damn when and if you do succeed it's a good feeling lol

[@AxlesGarage]

Yep, it sucks when they edit to make it look easy.

[@davidjohnson-ve8ts]

Thanks for the great video. Just what I needed.

[@AxlesGarage]

Glad we could help.

[@mfriguy4564]

Thanks for this, I’m trouble shooting my 84 k30 wiper issues

[@AxlesGarage]

Old wiring and connectors, real finicky. Thanks for watching.

[@francisfong991]

What does that black wire control.???

[@DoDeKoR]

Quick and easy. Thank you so much for this.

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks

[@jamesrobin9961]

An old dude showed me his trick for getting wires in tight spots...Use a radio antenna...its perfect length, stiff when needed and plenty flexible when its not needed...I’ve used it for many years myself

[@AxlesGarage]

That's a great idea!

[@rliogghio]

How complicated would it have been to just cut the wire in place and splice the new one on?

[@AxlesGarage]

I don't know, but that's not a bad idea.

[@felixmikkialmosttoasted3911]

Not hard

[@douglasphillips24]

To totally get the assembly cover of the turn switch requires disassembly of steering column 😮. Which ain't no novice job but doable.

[@shanec1669]

Did the Space Shuttle launch at 5:11? Great Video though

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@Duckspuddle]

Watched another vid before yours on installing , his went way too easy. Kinda figured when I do it, my luck be kinda like yours. Shoulda left the cussing in woulda been funny, cause that is my reaction when shit don't work out like it should.

[@LuisPerez-rx9ok]

Cant put the new lever back in any suggestions

[@AxlesGarage]

Gotta find the spot and it'll snap in. Keep at it, it may take a few trys

[@juanjosebernardinoortiz9847]

Great job 👏 👍 I'm about to do the same thing with my truck

[@AxlesGarage]

Go for it!

[@tirsoaguirre2873]

Anyone have tips on doing this to a 84 oldsmobile cutlass

[@KillRbee0218]

Thank you - you are awesome! Love the cussing - If I was doing the video you all would have seen me throw wrenches and cussing like a mad man when I snapped the wire lol

[@AxlesGarage]

You are so welcome

[@maurioarchuleta2627]

Where did the black wire plug into I’m having problems finding the location

[@AxlesGarage]

There is a 'module' looking thing on the column below the dash

[@jamesrobin9961]

Never heard that stalk term before? Those are actually called MFS (multi function switch) Nice vid!

[@AxlesGarage]

I think they call it a stalk because the switch is actually in the column and the lever just controls the switches.

[@leonardcrum2952]

I have always called it a stalk, have never even thought about the correct name. All the parts houses referred to it as a stalk, so good enough for me.

[@DannySauer]

The stalk is the part which controls the multi function switch. If you go to the parts store and try to buy the MFS, you'll get the thing the stalk plugs into. Some vehicles have the stalk included on the MFS and not replaceable separately.

[@donovanponder5620]

This really helps my problem is on my 1988 c1500 I do not no where does the wire connect to because I bought the truck from someone and it's just a turn signal lever without a connection wire when I bought it help help help

[@AxlesGarage]

Does it have cruise on the stalk?

[@ryansoltess6006]

Thank you Axel ! This is on my too do list .

[@AxlesGarage]

Glad we could help.

[@alwaysopen7970]

@@AxlesGarage ThaT stalk was without cruise control, correct? I thought the non cruise control model didn't have any wires, you just snapped a new one in. I gotta do that and the wiper motor board.

[@WestCoastFront]

My 84 Chevy Blazer windshield wiper is very slow. You think it just needs a new motor?

[@AxlesGarage]

Check and make sure you have a good power feed, sometimes the power wire is in bad shape and although it works the current flow is so restricted it will slow the motor. Also check the ground as well.

[@WestCoastFront]

@@AxlesGarage Got it! Thanks for the reply and keep in making the Blazer videos. 🍺👍

[@AxlesGarage]

Lots more coming

[@eloynavarrette272]

I need help I changed it out and still my signal lights are not coming on

[@themodernadventurer4320]

Is your hazard light switch on the right side of the steering column? Mine broke and I cannot find one like it. Only ones I can find come with the hazard switch built into the blinker arm thing like you replaced in the video.

[@AxlesGarage]

That part should not be hard to find. Try a old truck resto company like LMC Truck. Thanks for watching.

[@chevy66driver]

7:29 the moment a 5-minute job becomes a 45 minute job

[@AxlesGarage]

Yep

[@alltogethercrazy6526]

I have watched so many videos and no one shows where to plug the cruise wire back into. When I bought my truck it was disconnected and maybe I'm dumb but I can't for the life of me figure out where it plugs back in. Any pointers you can share?

[@AxlesGarage]

There is a 'module' at the base of the steering column, it is possible it was previously removed.

[@noelroe6493]

is this the same procedure for a 1988 chevy c1500 siverado. please bro i need to know do i just pull it out

[@AxlesGarage]

If thats a square then same procedure, If its the 'new' style then slightly different.

[@ChevyK5blazer]

Wondering if the connector on you new cruze control wire was thicker that the one you pulled out.? Mine is , I'm thinking if shaving it down some to slide down the shaft easier?

[@AxlesGarage]

That is a good thought, I didn't compare the two before putting it in. Thanks for watching.

[@ari1234.]

Can I just replace it with one without the wire...I have different engine now

[@AxlesGarage]

I think you can, It is my understanding that the wire is just for the cruise control.

[@Rider-lh2gz]

Do you know how to get headlights working on a square body...mine is a 1986 Chevy k10

[@AxlesGarage]

Make sure bulb works and fuse is good, then Start at pigtail checking power and ground then work your way back.

[@Rider-lh2gz]

Can I connect a jump box to the back of the light to test it?

[@AxlesGarage]

yes

[@tahoe6182]

I have a chevy k1500 turn signal turns on but the lever won't stay do yall know what it could be the lever or something else

[@AxlesGarage]

Depending on the year, could be the cancel cam or the turn signal switch

[@tahoe6182]

@@AxlesGarage oh ok

[@xraydelta100]

Thanks for the video....mechanics wire....good tips.

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks for watching!

[@ralphnabozny8494]

ive had mine out 4 times and its still commen on when i drive. hassel. you got more lucky then me

[@AxlesGarage]

Yes, those columns are a pain in the ass

[@UtahDarkHorse]

Great video, thanks. Where did you get the replacement stalk? I need one.

[@AxlesGarage]

1A Auto Parts.on line and a youtube channel.. Thanks for watching.

[@UtahDarkHorse]

@@AxlesGarage thank you. I got one. Will install it this weekend. Hope i have the same good fortune you did! 😁

[@UtahDarkHorse]

Finally got to test the new stalk. It didn't really fix the wiper issue as I'd hoped. Guess the problem is in the circuit board on the motor. It DID, however, fix my cruise control! Thanks for the great idea!!

[@gtorgeso]

Did you test the cruise control?

[@AxlesGarage]

We did not. Our cruise control components under the hood were gone when we bought the truck. Will be replacing when we find a donor vehicle at junkyard.

[@rickyamsbaugh7397]

I like you dude. Just like me accept I’d be cussing like a sailor

[@hiepnguyen3087]

Can you post a picture of where the wire from the turn signal is connected?

[@AxlesGarage]

I'll try

[@joseramirez9932]

I have an 89 s15 and i activate my blinker and my wiper comes on but dosen't stay on but my back lights flash at the same time any help

[@AxlesGarage]

Try pulling the stalk from the column, then activate the blinker with a screwdriver. If the wipers stay off, you know its the stalk that is bad.

[@marcossoto9162]

thanks for the video it is very helpful

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks for watching

[@treeguyable]

And that's when I break out the steering wheel puller and break the whole column down for a stinkin wire.

[@AxlesGarage]

Hahahahaha, the best part is the friggin wire controls the CC, which has been removed in the engine compartment. Thanks for watching.

[@williammoss1310]

I don't understand how that stalk fixed anything. The stalk doesn't actually have any electrical switches inside it... except for the cruise control switch. RIGHT??? Or am I wrong??

[@AxlesGarage]

Yes and no, the stalk operates the on/off and delay of the wipers. The wipers was our issue. Replaced stalk now they work. Definite maybe

[@Lambykin]

I had the exact same thought. I wonder if some amount of wear & tear is involved on the shaft of the stalk? If it is, I would be replacing the actual switch as well on a vehicle this old just to avoid the headaches. I have a Fiero - I like to minimize the headaches as it causes enough problems all on it's own.

[@RexLupercal]

7:30 yeah... that's me right there.

[@AxlesGarage]

LOL Yep

[@kaohsiung99]

@@AxlesGarage That's the most authentic and honest thing I've seen on the Internet in years!

[@chuck3441]

Great video

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks

[@dalegribble60]

7:30....my life story. Guess I needed more buttons for the job too.

[@AxlesGarage]

Yep, Thanks for watching.

[@jayklark1749]

Switch handle is stuck on mine to point where all the shiny plastic are broken off, it's just the metal that's there now... I've given up.

[@AxlesGarage]

You still should be able to pull it off and replace.

[@jayklark1749]

@@AxlesGarage thanks for the reply. I pulled off the housing and hooked the handle to a bent welding rod hung from clothes line and laterally used my weight to pull it off... holy moly!! 😅

[@fredk7813]

Hello I need to replace this part on my 93 G20 conversion van Where did you get it and do you remember the part number? Thanks for the great video

[@AxlesGarage]

Rock Auto. Use there on-line interactive catalogue. Thanks for watching.

[@dianeholmes121]

Does anyone know where I can find a cruise control switch for a 1980 Dodge .?? It's for my motorhome...

[@AxlesGarage]

I would try RV parts centers/repair shops. or Ebay. Maybe check the RV forums.

[@jpablocebayos6508]

Bueno , ya se como cambiarle a mi camaro 88 la palanca, gracias

[@b9307893]

That wire is only for cruise control...

[@AxlesGarage]

Are you sure? That appears to be the only electronic connection. How would the wipers get user input?

[@tyler2610]

He's right. I replaced my stalk as well and the wipers and turn signals work without connecting the wire. The wire is only for the cruise module. The wipers are controlled by the switch in the column by rotating it. I am currently going to have to replace my stalk again and possibly the switch as well. I was attempting to make a tighter connection between the chrome end piece and the stalk becasue they kept separating, creating a small space between the two. Everything worked perfectly I just wanted it to fit flush like it is supposed to. Well after making a washer out of tin foil and fitting it on the end of the chrome piece, it fit tightly but when I rotated the stalk to change the wiper speed it didn't work very smoothly and then when I rotated it back it just spun loosely and won't shut the wipers off. Apparently there is a small groove in the switch that a raised area of the stalk fits into that makes it rotate. I am hoping I can get the switch to rotate back to the off position and work again (hopefully I didn't break the groove out). My stalk will still fit into the switch at the correct orientation and engage the washer fluid when I move it up, but when I rotate it down it doesn't change the speed of the wipers ad won't shut them off. It is nice though to see a video that goes the way things always go for me. I watch these videos and everything seems to go perfect and done in 20 mins and I think I can do that. And then life happens!

[@josephpuchel6497]

Wiper Switch yes the two wires coming out of multi function lever are only for cruise. I have the wipers intermittently coming on without touching or switching the lever. The wiper switch is the round plastic piece which controls turn signals ? I changed out the control module and the didn’t work. I’m thinking something grounding out on switch.

[@chevy66driver]

I know exactly what's going to happen to me... I try this. Wire will break. I will figure out a way after an hour. When I test new stalk, it will not have fixed the problem. I will then have to open column like I should have done in the first place lol

[@AxlesGarage]

LOL, I know that pain.

[@GraybeardsGarage]

7:30 mark 😂 just when you think you got it ...

[@AxlesGarage]

Yep, Thanks for watching.

[@ryanbrown8757]

Been there before

[@ras_jokah420]

😭😭😭

[@timhinson7673]

If you use a speedometer cable it's much easier

[@AxlesGarage]

Good idea, thanks

[@mattyoung589]

Thanks!

[@AxlesGarage]

No problem!

[@tommavrakos]

knew you were gonna break it.funny

[@AxlesGarage]

Yeah, I had a feeling when I doing it as well.

[@cashondavis5429]

Boiiiiiiii the way u looked when the wire broke 😂😂😂😂 u looked like it was spose to go back how it was

[@AxlesGarage]

hahaha yep

[@NonPremiumID]

"I believe this is the"..." It's supposed to"... "Oh, the wire broke"...

[@AxlesGarage]

hahahah Thanks for watching.

[@NonPremiumID]

@@AxlesGarage no problem, had me going too. Great channel.

[@brendabaldwin13]

Shoulda been a factory recall on the whole steering column,justsayn.

[@AxlesGarage]

They are horrid to work on

[@felixmikkialmosttoasted3911]

So for my 1993 Yukon switch that was ripped off at the switch, prior to me buying it. . Here is the way i have soldered it back on luckily the blue and red were still showin slightly on the soldered pins which color was which. So with the electrical switch, the broken soldered wires being up and the 4 terminals facing right here is the sequence. : Blue - top Red Green Yellow- bottom I soldered wire stubs on the pins - go with 4-5 “ of wire. Then i soldered the wires to the wires sticking out the steering column. Hope this helps someone else as time goes on.

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks for the tips

[@chris18228]

My lever is not coming out that easy

[@AxlesGarage]

Go slow, it will come out. Thanks for watching.

[@chris18228]

Axle's Garage it finally came out

[@AxlesGarage]

Good job, now the hard part begins.

[@coleman6131]

2:37

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks for watching.

[@roge954]

i wamted to see the cursing 😂😂

[@AxlesGarage]

HAhahaha

[@1keykneedeep]

Everything worked except your brain. Lol. A lil Vaseline on the wires help them slide btw.

[@AxlesGarage]

Yes, sometimes you just need to stop and take a break, waiting for the brain to catch up with a new idea. Thanks for Watching.

[@frankfarmer4397]

video sucks subject not in view

[@AxlesGarage]

Thanks for watching