ThunderZ28

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anybody have an exploded diagram of the high beam lever, and how it connects to the rod....
I was trying to fix mine, and a black plastic piece fell out, and I don't know how it went back in...
It obviously pushes the rod down to activate the switch, but I spent 2 hours trying to get it back in there, and couldn't figure it out...
any help ???????

this is in the steering column where the turn signal is....

ThunderZ28

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anyone?????????

ThunderZ28

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no one?????
need help here.....

2002Z28Camaro

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well cant help you but heres a a free bump if im able to ill take a pic of mine tonight

2002_Z28_Six_Speed

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OHHHHH NO!!! You didn't! You completely screwed yourself on that one! It is possible to get back in. Just not easy. Hang in there.


https://ls1tech.com/forums/general-maintenance-repairs/931159-help-reinstalling-steering-wheel-can-t-get-high-beams-hooked-up.html

ThunderZ28

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Yep, thats it ...
now to try, and get it back in there...
it looks like I was doing it right, just didnt have it in there all the way..

2002_Z28_Six_Speed

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Did you get it? I was hoping the pics could help you confirm which way to install it.

ThunderZ28

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I haven't been able to get in there yet since reading your post the other night.. been stuck on shift...
but I should be able to get to it pretty soon..
It looks like from the pics that where posted that I was putting it int here right... so, I will try again.. just need a bit more patience...
Thanks

ThunderZ28

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OK I got it back in there, but the lever does not actuate it....
what am I missing??????

put it back in just like the diagram showed, I even was able to get the plastic piece to snap back in...
took me all of 15 minutes, to get it back in the slot.... but it no worky.....

2002_Z28_Six_Speed

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Is there any resistance? Sounds like the rod came out of the concave part of the actuator.

I think I had to push the rod down but keep it in line with the concave grove. Then when you have the plate in place let the rod up.

ThunderZ28

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well I figured it out...
getting it in there was easy..
the problem I saw was that when I actuated the lever.. it wouldn't push far enough down to activate the switch...
almost as if the switch slid down the column.. dunno????
So I only needed about an 1/8 of an inch to make it work, so I cut a piece of rod, and put it in the switch, and then slid the rod into the cup on top of the piece of rod I cut, and presto...
I now have high, and low beam headlights again

thanks a lot 2002_Z28_Six_Speed.. you helped me out a bunch...

2002_Z28_Six_Speed

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It is one of those hard things to explain. I would of done it if I was anywhere remotely close to you.

You are correct though. The actuall switch is pop riveted to a sheet metal bracket and that bracket has slots on it. The screws, however, will be very hard to get to. They are facing up. You can adjust it back to fit. It just won't be easy.

These are good cars though. they are worth the trouble.