Date:         Sat, 24 Nov 2001 09:27:28 -0600
Reply-To:     Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Sender:       Vanagon Mailing List <vanagon@gerry.vanagon.com>
From:         Stan Wilder <wilden1@JUNO.COM>
Subject:      Re: Steering wheel problems
Comments: To: BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM
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The little contactor that is stationary on the turn/wiper/headlight
assembly can be cleaned and a small piece of brass can be soldered on as
a *cap* , eleminating the hollow or wear point that begins to cut into
your contactor ring on the steering wheel. Just be sure that the new
*cap* is smooth by sanding or filing it down.
Contactor ring part number is  #321.419.661A about ($14.99)

Stan

On Sat, 24 Nov 2001 06:57:51 EST Ben T <BenTbtstr8@AOL.COM> writes:
> Julianna,
>
> There are two horn contacts in the steering wheel assembly. The
> culprit is
> usually the bottom contact. It is supposed to be lubircated with
> petroleum
> jelly of some kind. Anyway, that's the piece that pops-up with a
> tang that's
> supposed to ride against the brass ring on the steering wheel. It
> is
> removable. I have replaced mine from a donor vehicle. I don't know
> it the
> dealer sells it new. The contact ring under the steering wheel
> should be
> removable as well but I haven't tried yet. Sounds like Stan has.
> Used
> steering wheels are plentiful and cheap enough around here that I
> find easier
> to swap in a wheel rather than deal with replacing the ring.
>
> BenT
>
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