Jeep Wrangler YJ - Turn Signal Lever Broke. How to get the broken piece out and install a new lever

[@jimhoffman1271]

worked great. Thanks a million. Could only find a new lever at 1A Auto. I miss my Jeep

[@Poweraddicts]

You are welcome!! Glad the video helped!

[@CodyHall-c7y]

Thank you for the video, have an 87 c10 it looks similar,I'm going to give it a try,been fighting this thing for a while trying to figure it out how to do it

[@jamescorless8283]

Thanks, I have to fix mine. Like your detail.

[@Poweraddicts]

You are welcome, glad to help!

[@adammcdonnell3249]

Dawg! You saved me again. Ordered more merch as a thank you.

[@Poweraddicts]

I'm happy the video helped you! That is why I make them 😀 . And a BIG THANK YOU for using my links to buy your merch!

[@arithmathticswordpuzzles2958]

Thank for sharing

[@exergygaming6185]

I got quoted $600 for 6 hours of labor to get mine fixed after it broke off at the exact same point yours did. The place called less than an hour in of "completely disassembling the steering column" and claimed they needed to "drill the entire piece out".. as in use a drill to completely destroy it. They said there was no guarantee it the new piece would fit in (I supplied the new part). I questioned them twice trying to understand why they needed to drill the broken piece out when they were dismantling the column and didn't get a straight response. They were being extremely wishy-washy the entire time and said they could wire in a toggle switch to control my wipers in 1 speed but they would have to take it to another place. I finally got fed up with them and asked them how much it would be if we just stopped right then and they said either a $70 "diagnostic fee" or nothing. I said okay let's just stop right here and I'll come pick it up tomorrow. They called me back a little later to coordinate the pickup and I asked how much it would cost... they said I owed them $120.l because they had to do something "extra". Didn't give me any more details and said he was trying to "go easy on me". I was furious. I refused to pay them a single cent and threatened a lawsuit and they said just don't even worry about it. I got in my truck, drive it to my warehouse, and had it fixed in 10 minutes using your video. I seriously appreciate it! Bonus story: I texted the manager this KZbin link and the video of my windshield wipers working 15 minutes after I picked it up.

[@matthewmay7248]

You're a Saint! Thanks, Brother!

[@JeepAndThings]

Thank you! Our 94 4 banger YJ needed the multi wiper switch replaced. Tried to replaced from the top. Impossible. removing the steering column was easy thanks to your video. Screws in the inside pointing up held the parts together. Only way to get to it was to remove the steering column $163 switch at Oriles. The first switch we got $100, but didn't fit. There are 3 switches for the year. Of course the one I need is the most expense.. sigh.

[@paulmorgan6683]

Broke switch this am getting in; found your video and worked out great

[@Poweraddicts]

Glad it helped

[@kromrider]

I definately owe you one. I never thought it would work. I took my time with the drill like you suggested and I got it out in about 15 minutes on my XJ. Saved me hours of struggling with the steering column. Thank you.

[@Poweraddicts]

Glad I could help!!

[@ianhamlett7098]

Exact same thing happened last week on my 89 and the lever dropped to the floorboard. I haven’t even had the chance to look into fixing it yet and I was watching random rust bucket videos because I’m bored and you happened to have just posted this video. You do the lords work by posting even what seems to be the most random of fixes. Thanks for the help!

[@Poweraddicts]

Thank you very much!! I'm just trying to put out information to help others. Hope the video helped you! Have a great day!!

[@kalmar5605]

Ya I just had that awkward moment when I’m tried to signal left and ended up with the handle dropping to the floor board. Glad this video randomly popped up in my suggested videos! Thanks for the help

[@Poweraddicts]

You are welcome! Hope the repair goes smooth.

[@ralphnabozny8494]

set to Mist: is wipers on and wipers off. finally :)

[@docf1739]

GREAT video! I just did this...took all of 15 minutes. Thanks man!

[@Poweraddicts]

Glad it helped! You are welcome!

[@markshepard8241]

I just purchased a 1991. Has a long bolt in wiper/turn signal arm position. I’m guessing last owner had same problem as you. I’ll be checking in the morning. Thanks for the great video.

[@cainable6636]

Thanks brother 🙏

[@Poweraddicts]

You are welcome!

[@ralphnabozny8494]

That was a horrible b---H; the wipers would just not - not stop. I had the comb in and out 6X till I saw the steel ball in the burried slot; crazy process. Stick it in and just wish for a flat side; Thank you all for letting me do it. Now I hope it lasts for the wipers being and staying off . at least I did not need to take the steering wheel apart. :) WE/I NEED TO NUMBER SOMTHING

[@downthetrail8574]

Worked just like you said. Thanks a bunch man really appreciate it. Saved me a bunch of time.

[@Poweraddicts]

Glad the video helped!! Thanks for leaving a great comment. Have a great day!

[@swatscorner]

Crazy situation in my 95 YJ. The wand is still attached, but I cannot line up the shaft/tab/slot to remove the wand at all. Like it is seized up in there - maybe rusted or corroded in place so even when lined up, it will not budge. The wipers work marginally, but I want to install a new shaft because it is hard to get the wipers to turn on and off easily with the old wand because it is worn out. I will keep messing with it, but I may have to replace the entire switch.

[@hacunamatata6802]

My '91 YJ has this exact problem. Thank you so much for this vid!

[@ralphnabozny8494]

when these go in the wipers start

[@STR8SICCC]

Think I have to replace more than the lever. The piece that locks in busted too...

[@serioussoldier7977]

Any luck get that replaced/repaired? I’m in the same boat…

[@STR8SICCC]

@@serioussoldier7977 I haven't attempted to try as my Jeep isn't my main vehicle. Soon hopefully.

[@standonze1316]

Same problem with my '95 yj,thanks for a detailed solution !

[@joshuacatron2]

Looks like I'll be extracting mine tonight, thank you 😊

[@agepoguphillips1644]

sir, I cannot see the broken piece inside. How do I find it before following your advice? God bless and thank you. ajp

[@Poweraddicts]

Get a good bright flashlight and look up inside there. It doesn't go in very deep so it should be fairly easy to see. Good luck.

[@Legendsingray]

I know this is an old video, but in desperate need of assistance - my high/low beam switch is broken in the column, and I'm high-beaming everyone. Is the windshield wiper switch the correct part that I need to fix this? Also, would you happen to have any videos on how to replace it? Do you have any tips, tricks, or techniques? I've watched the signal replacement and ignition switch replacement video several times. But I haven't heard anything about replacing the wiper switch.

[@STR8SICCC]

*Half of the collar w/ the groove/notch is missing on mine, should this still work?*

[@donrusnak8204]

So if this doesn't work, how do you remove and replace the whole module. I cant' seem to get it out.

[@rajseattle]

Thanks, I like the explanation of not only how but why along with the alternative extractor method.

[@michaelburskey3612]

The drill bit broke. Should I tear the steering column apart and replace the turn signal switch? I watched the turn signal video but didn’t see the black part where the lever fits into (where the broken piece is located. Is this a separate piece? Or is it part of the turn signal switch? Kind of lost what to do now.

[@kneidlingerjr]

Great video, thank you! Any recomendations if I had a spur of the moment decision and super glued my old lever back in? It helf great to get me by ... but it hel a little too well now and there is chunk of it stuck in there. I see the replacement switches do not come with the actual "housing" where it is broken off, or am I not seeing that correctly? Any help would be greaty appreciated!! Thank you

[@JoseRomero-lp3dl]

Hey so I can't take off my hibeams what do I need to replace?? Thanks

[@Poweraddicts]

The switch in the column that the lever attaches to.

[@timothymetzler7715]

So where can I get the new one can't find one anywhere????

[@Poweraddicts]

Here ya go. Jeep used GM steering columns so many parts interchanged. amzn.to/3jc7xhn

[@theanswerisinthebackofyourhead]

I found mine at auto zone all day long for my 94 yj in Greensboro NC

[@tatchik77]

Looks like I'm going to Lowes for screw extractor...

[@Poweraddicts]

Hope it worked for ya!! Have a great day!

[@resident1287]

Is there any way to fix the delay wipe? My hi and low speeds work but the delay got longer and longer over time until it finally stopped working.

[@tatchik77]

Mine only works on WARP SPEED 😂

[@kingsoulsurfer41]

thanks for making that video it came in handy do you have one for a horn for an 87 Jeep Wrangler the one that's in the steering wheel mine doesn't work anymore what should I do

[@tatchik77]

Ok if my wipers are on high would I need to turn it clockwise or counter-clockwise once I get something (drill bit, screw extractor) bit in the broke off piece?

[@kevinc5917]

My 93 YJ signal doesn't activate the left turn in lest you move it around then it kicks in. I got a nother one to replace it with , BUT the original one doesnt have a delay on the wipers and the new one does, can i swap it out, i heard you cant??

[@JimmyHinton]

My broke off last weekend in the woods. My headlights started flashing on and off on high beams. I break the thing inside what put that lever in. I had to pull my whole steering column apart and replace it. Not a easy job.

[@Poweraddicts]

They can be a pain that's for sure!!

[@JimmyHinton]

@@Poweraddicts I broke the peice the operates the horn. Try see if auto zone had a replacement part. They told me I had to order it online. I through advance and o'Reilly's after I've already ordered it one them can get it.

[@paulayounger1785]

The same thing happened to my 87. I was able to get the broken piece out. Now my problem, when I put the new lever, the problem is when I turn the wiper lever to on the wipers do not work, I have turn the lever almost around to get them to work. And I keep blowing the fuse. HELP

[@davidjessee7701]

The guy who had my 92 had the turn signal handle break off or pulled off .. He mixed jb weld shoved it all back together .. Now the arm won't pull off , but the washer wont work.. Any ideas?

[@Poweraddicts]

Change it all out. Replace the arm and switch in the column.

[@coler154]

please make a video on how to replace/repair the manual window actuator!!!

[@Poweraddicts]

Are you referring to simply removing and reinstalling? Both my hard doors work. I'm gonna do a rebuild video eventually and then sell the doors. I could do a vid simply removing and reinstalling. Would that work?

[@coler154]

@@Poweraddicts yeah that would be very helpful!