Multi function control switch, turn signal stalk, cruise control switch replacement. - VOTD

[@JG-xf3we]

I know this is an old video but you seriously saved me almost $200.00! My multifunction switch went out on my 03 Park Avenue. Got a new one from Rock Auto and almost took it to a shop for installation. All these videos made it seem like an awful job requiring the airbag and steering wheel removal. Found your video and what a life saver! Great instructions and clear communication. Thank you so much

[@RobertDIY]

you are welcome.

[@tomraymond8241]

Thank you Robert for the step by information for replacing the turn signal switch on my Mother's 2001 Buick Century, you are direct and accurate and everthing worked just fine , great video, thanks again.

[@kristaboss2863]

Lesson learned. Never judge a car repair video by its seat covers.... Watched all the videos concerning this job, and this one is the best - by far! For those that don't have a E6 socket, I used a regular 4mm socket (6 point) and it worked fine. FYI - My 1999 Buick Regal LS only had this bolt on the right (ignition) side. Also, I had to use some brute strength to pull out my steering wheel adjustment lever. I suspect some are easier than others, just don't give up. I'm sure using leverage and prying it out may be easier, but I did not want to damage any interior pieces.

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for sharing.

[@mikejohn0088]

Thanks----I'll spray a little WD40 in that connection a day before infamy.

[@jameschristopher683]

After watching a multitude of other videos that showed me how to clean the turn signal, clean the wires, get food off, and install a wet bar, along with other useless information i found you. Your video was meticulous and to the point. I can say I have completed the install. Everything working as should and without having to buy a manual. You da man !!!!!

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@edubb2491]

What was wrong with the switch..was it maken car turn off when using turn signal ..mine is doing this

[@uploadtime1780]

Working on this for my Grandmother, I feel I lucked out starting with your video. Great directions and clean shots of the process. Thanks and keep up the good work.

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@edubb2491]

What was wring with the switch..was it maken the car turn off while driving using turn signals? Mine is!

[@uploadtime1780]

@@edubb2491 headlights and some interior lights would die, car would stay running

[@edubb2491]

@@uploadtime1780 well thats good..was looken for a differ answer..lol..jk..ty..glad you got it fixed

[@jimo680]

Thanks, Robert. What a pain...no way I would have figured this out without breaking all kinds of plastic. I probably would have broken the plugs too. Also, thanks for showing the dropped screw...no one ever shows that stuff. Much Thanks!

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@sonnylipton2463]

good job Robert, you're saving people lots of money with your right down to business video, I especially liked your little p.s. at the end where you tracked down the loose wire that got bumped loose. thank you

[@RobertDIY]

+Joe Martinez you are welcome

[@lanceobrien]

Well done my friend.I love my Buicks and have changed a few multifunction switch`s over the years and your vid is the cleanest I`ve seen.Nice clear info.Carry on...

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@edubb2491]

What was wrong with the switch..was it maken the car turn off while driving using turn signals? Mine is...either could be ignition switch..or multi switch..iam gonna risk and go with multi switch first 🙏

[@joemueller4738]

Thanks for posting this, I got to replace mine on my 2000 Buick century. Wish I had your help! Your excellent mechanic, . Your video here is going to help me replace it. Thanks again for this informative explanation!

[@RobertDIY]

You're welcome!

[@alang1909]

Thanks a lot for this video. I just finished completing this job on my wife's car and it went pretty smooth. I watched several youtubes before I started but yours was the best; most complete and most logical step-by-step instructions. Also, thanks for saying the size of the different tools used, it saved a bunch of time.

[@RobertDIY]

Good deal. Thanks for watching.

[@pearlrival3124]

wow i just finished watching a 40 minute video showing me how to fight to remove the streering column to gain access to this. crazy if all i have to do is remove the plsatic shrouds. 2001 lumina. ill let you know how it goes. thanks for this you saved me a tool rental and alot of hellacious extra work. subscribed certainly because you earned it

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks

[@RileyTheMonster299]

The two prong plug connects the side of the steering column and it is for the control. That two prong plug actually has a locking clip as well meaning once it's hooked up it really shouldn't come apart so I would recommend hooking it up. Unless the vehicle doesn't have cruise control or you're not going to be using cruise control

[@RobertDIY]

thanks for sharing.

[@robertaguilar2968]

Can you tell me where that two prong connectors goes to exactly I can't find where it goes and I have cruise control

[@elladavis9830]

Hi I have that same problem with my car where are you how can I get in touch with you

[@RobertDIY]

my website

[@elladavis9830]

​@@RobertDIYwhat state and city are you in

[@debbiejoecuseo3381]

Great job. Not a lot of wasted time or chit chat. That's what I needed. Thanks, Robert.

[@RobertDIY]

+DebbieJoe cuseo you are welcome

[@davids678]

Wonderful video. It helped me a lot. I appreciate that you edited the video so it gives step by step instruction. Thanks for posting your videos.

[@RobertDIY]

+David S thank you for watching.

[@The000buckshot]

Thank you! My daughter's 02 LeSaber is in need of this, and it helps to know what is going on underneath!

[@RobertDIY]

you are welcome.

[@mikejohn0088]

My multi control switch component for dimming my head lights died but it passed away with the head lights on high beam. After watching this video I now fully accept living my life with the high beams on.

[@RobertDIY]

LOLOLOL

[@mikejohn0088]

One pt. = you just need to purchase the switch assembly without the new harness because 99% of the time it's switch fatigue and not wiring related. That makes that job much easier since you can just remove the old switch from the present connectors and plug in the new switch.

[@rcharne]

This is so cool man! I am also Robert, from Pittsburgh, and I am a Steeler fan (and Penguins and Pirates) And a GM w-body fan. I have a '02 Pontiac Grand Prix with very high mileage, and the high beams stopped turning on for me a while ago. Then, just recently, my windshield washer fluid function stopped working. After googling to find out what is the cause of the problems, the advice was to replace the multi-function switch. I decided to look here on KZbin for a video for more specifics, and found your video. Very timely as I see you just posted this up a few weeks ago. Anyways, I was already familiar with tearing apart the steering column as I replaced the ignition switch last year. Little did I know then that I would be replacing the MFS this year. I went well, I installed a used MFS and tested everything and I now have high beams and windshield washer pump operation again. I have experienced many issues with my GP due to the wear and tear of higher miles, but so far, I have managed to fix all the big items and I am still running it. So glad that I do not take this car to the dealer for repairs (as I used to do with other cars in the past) I have heard a new MFS can cost over $300, and many dealers charge an hour for labor to install the MFS. Ouch, that is pricey. Good to have watched your video. Take care!

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching. Does your car have the HUD?

[@rcharne]

Yes. I have never had a problem with the HUD. I have heard of others having the display go dim, or it shutting off completely due to a internal circuit board. The HUD is one feature of the car that I really like. I know others said they can live without it. Are you from Pittsburgh? Do you have a FB account?

[@jeffreya4051]

+Robert DIY Having trouble getting the harness apart on my grand prix. I losened the 7 mm screw in the middle and am stuck trying to get the parts separated so I can plug in the two clips from my new signal switch. Is there a trick to it I missed or do I need to pull the blue safety pins maybe?

[@jeffreya4051]

+rchame any clue on my question above

[@ssgtneal]

This was a very informative video and kept me mindful of not bumping the white wire!

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@bruxxx4948]

The 7mm bolt you were talking about with the connectors just unscrews forever for me

[@RobertDIY]

Ouch

[@yellowlabs11]

Same for me. Did you get that bolt out!

[@GRude420]

Thanks, Robert! Going to do this exact repair tomorrow when fedex drops off the new switch.

[@RobertDIY]

cool

[@GRude420]

@@RobertDIY Got it installed and now it works.. ran into a little problem, when taking the main harness off I pulled one of the wires for the ignition out of the harness. Putting it back in was a pain, but it's all together. Thank you for the help!

[@edubb2491]

@@GRude420 what was you car doing before you pulled the multi switch..my buick is sutting off while driving using the turn signal..reserch says could be igntion switch..or multi..iam gambling and going with multi...changed out igntion 3 yrs ago..and its doing the same today!! Err

[@GRude420]

@@edubb2491 My switch was busted for sure.. barely hanging on. Interesting issue you have. I would start at the harness for the multiswitch and see if any of the wires looks burnt (the insulation on the wires). The multiswith has two harness that go on either side of a larger harness which is held in with a 7mm bolt. Take that bolt off and see if you can notice any arching or burnt ends. If there is none, I would say it's probably the ignition. Does it do it even if you're in park and turn on the turn signal?

[@edubb2491]

@@GRude420 so...i changed the ignition switch 4 yrs ago.. I put about 12,000 miles on it during that time..2 weeks ago it started doing the same symptoms as it did 4 yrs ago.. gauges pulsing.. abs light on..perf shift light on..wouldn't let me take it out of gear after eventually starting it and turning on blinker and engine shuts off..so i said to myself..it cant be ignition switch..i jus changed it 4 yrs ago..and i barely drive my car..so today i bought multifunctional switch reading that this is a possibility..55$ 1A Auto..and still doing same thing..err...so idk..could igniton switch go bad in that short of time..i owned the car since 2011..only had 30,000 now i got 70,000..maybe its bad luck with ignition switch..so i will look at the wires..and see if burnt..ty for responce

[@Dave-jc6ky]

Thanks for your video! I wish I could have seen how you got that white clip harness to release as I fought mine for an hour. It wasn't real easy to get to on my 02 Century. Still don't have it released! The clip I'm referring to is at the 3:06 mark on your video. I'm trying to get that lower part of the clip released to be able to get the switch harness loose from the other one. HELP! My vehicle is an 02 Century limited.

[@RobertDIY]

text me a picture.

[@RileyTheMonster299]

Great video though I will be subscribing definitely more informative and better laid out than most people doing these

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for the sub!

[@anthonywilson6740]

Thanks for your video, but what about replacing one on a 2011 Buick Regal? Thanks for your help.

[@RobertDIY]

thanks for watching.

[@gradycostner]

How’d you get that one clip middle ways off that holds the wires

[@RobertDIY]

Didn't the video show?

[@Blakeswaze357]

great diy..got a switch for 5$ from the yard. soglad for vids like this

[@RobertDIY]

Good deal. Thanks for watching.

[@jordanrossi9725]

Thanks man completed the whole job today

[@RobertDIY]

Awesome

[@mikejohn0088]

How long did it take ya pal?

[@mikedavis1069]

Thanks Robert. You saved me a bunch of time.

[@RobertDIY]

Glad to help

[@miked4076]

Thank you sir! Best video on this so far.

[@RobertDIY]

Good deal, thanks for watching.

[@miked4076]

just ordered my E6 socket - wish luck !

[@miked4076]

Seems to be a success! Brights now turn on ( the old switch killed ALL headlights upon putting the brights on)

[@MrCstone1]

Where did the little 2 wire plug plug into?

[@RobertDIY]

Where it came out of.

[@MrCstone1]

@@RobertDIY someone had messed with the car before I worked on it and left the old one disconnected otherwise I wouldn't be asking

[@MrCstone1]

Now we're all smarter

[@robertallen3631]

Robert not only repairs Volvos....he does it one handed.

[@RobertDIY]

LOL

[@geraldwinder8506]

How do you get the steering cover off ?

[@RobertDIY]

The video didn't show?

[@hubcap2020]

On my 2001 Buick Park Ave, the cruise will be going along and all of a sudden accelerate and I have to hit the brakes to deactivate the cruise system. I wes told by a mechanic that the switch is bad but he didnt check codes. He is just comfortable changing the blinker, wiper, cruise switch.. Does that sound right to you ??Anyone ?

[@RobertDIY]

Very possible.

[@blackout260112]

Will this make my wipers come on by themselves??

[@RobertDIY]

no

[@griseldabankroll]

Thank you for the clearness and simple how to 🙏🏽

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@murdertech4272]

I was having a hell of a time until I watched this video. Thanks

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching.

[@jimbomendoza3415]

Excellent work, Robert! Subscribed! Is it similar approach when you change the turn signal assembly with a 2000 Buick Lesabre? Thank you in advance.:)

[@RobertDIY]

I have no idea.

[@jimbomendoza3415]

@@RobertDIY No worries. Thank you again.:)

[@33ad1]

Good Video , Great Detail . But can you put the Year and model of the car in the title ?

[@RobertDIY]

not enough space.

[@phillipwayneblanchard]

Thank you my Brother! Great information!

[@RobertDIY]

Glad it was helpful!

[@PhilDuCapitou]

The same on a 1997 Riviera ?

[@RobertDIY]

I have no idea,

[@prostheticninja]

2003 Buick Century owner here. My left turn signal has stopped working, even though the bulb is ok, and the left signal also shuts off my cruise control when I try and use the signal. Do you think this could be the source of my problems? Totally fine with doing the work, I just can't afford to do it, if it's not the problem. Thanks for the video, and any help you have to offer.

[@RobertDIY]

Bring it by and I'll check it out.

[@prostheticninja]

@@RobertDIY I'd be happy to, though I don't think you're in my area, and I have already gotten pulled over once for the faulty signals. No roadtrips for me lol!

[@UmonHon74LIFE]

My dashboard lights and tail lights on my 1999 Buick century went out the other day. Is my problem the multi function switch out? Plus my high beam switch has not stayed in place when I use them, it's on when I hold the switch back but that's it. I wonder if all that relates to the same source.

[@RobertDIY]

Probably

[@malcolmbennett9430]

was given a new car, and dont know how you use the cruise control on that all in one switch.. I have been looking all over the Internet and couldn't find anything!! plz hlp

[@RobertDIY]

+Malcolm Bennett what kind of car do you have? Have you checked the owners manual?

[@Conky88]

I just wanna say UNPLUG THE BATTERY. The wires for the airbag are right next to this one and if tampered with it will blow up. I learned the hard way wrestling with that wire harness.

[@RobertDIY]

Ouch

[@albertoserna3968]

My Buick wouldn't pass inspection because they wanted to hear the 'click' for the High beam...the lights weren't working,I paid $120 just to find out it was a relay fuse...look for fuses called HDLMP...replace & it should work. I really do miss my Buick Grandsport.

[@RobertDIY]

ouch

[@jarroddowalter]

you just saved me $650 that a scam repair shop tried to quote me

[@RobertDIY]

+Jarrod Dowalter nice.

[@jimmypea2207]

Excellent video. Well done!

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for watching

[@RileyTheMonster299]

Yeah there was more than 2 torque 25 on the plastic around the steering column there is a little Disc you were supposed to pop off underneath the ignition switch and with an extension and T25 bit you were supposed to take out that Bolt about 95% of people break that one off every time because it has a little cover that most people don't realize there's a bolt behind

[@RobertDIY]

ok

[@johnferguson7235]

Love the leopard print seat covers. That's styling.

[@RobertDIY]

+John Ferguson thanks. Lol

[@cliffordjohnson9654]

Thanks man, you got me going in the right direction. Many thanks.

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@bmwtrvpdee6639]

Why am I having so much trouble with taking off the bolt at the end 🤦🏾‍♂️

[@RobertDIY]

I have no idea

[@bmwtrvpdee6639]

Do I have to just keep twisting it all the way left until it comes out? Cause I was twisting for about 20 straight seconds and got nothing or should I use a drill?

[@CripSkillz]

Thanks many helped me out!!

[@RobertDIY]

That was the plan. ;)

[@toddkirbh1223]

Alright. Well explained and getting mine done.Thanks

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome.

[@justinberry3991]

A+ for quickest and easiest that I've seen but could use a little more instruction on removal. Just taking the bolts out ain't taking the part off. The bottom bezel instructions were perfect, didn't have to break any clips. About to throw caution to the wind. Fuck it, I'm drunk enough now to get over my perfectionism

[@RobertDIY]

LOL, Thanks for watching.

[@henryherrera5245]

Necesito agradecerle por este video, me ayudo a poder tener una guia para cambiar esa pieza de mi carro y poder ahorrar unos cuantos $$👍👍👍🍻🍻🍻🍻

[@RobertDIY]

De nada. Gracias por ver.

[@JOHNMORIN100]

That extra wire that has a two hole connector goes to some brake switches

[@RobertDIY]

+John Morin thanks for sharing

[@zx8401ztv]

I would not be supprised if that two pin loose connection was the key security. Dam torx screws in tight spaces :-(

[@RobertDIY]

+zx8401ztv lol, I repaired it the next day. Got another connector from the salvage yard. She did say that the security light in the dash came on.

[@zx8401ztv]

+Robert DIY im not supprised ha ha, but its happy now, so that smashing :-D

[@TyWhalin]

Good clear video.

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks

[@stevehughes1250]

Thanks for sharing.

[@RobertDIY]

you are welcome.

[@mikejohn0088]

DISCONNECT the neutral post of your battery before beginning this task (as you should do with all auto electrical maintenance).

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for sharing

[@daddyrabbit835]

Thank you

[@RobertDIY]

You are welcome

[@markallen3614]

This is no good for replacing the stalk jn a lumina

[@RobertDIY]

Thanks for sharing.

[@GREENDIAMONDNEWS2012]

hi buddy

[@RobertDIY]

+GREENDIAMONDNEWS2012 Thanks for watching.

[@robinkingbird2288]

U don't even show anything on ur video already put together then start show ur bolts no good

[@RobertDIY]

Would you like a refund?

[@drageltygaming1660]

Thank you

[@RobertDIY]

You're welcome