Date:         Wed, 25 Dec 2013 10:08:33 -0600
Reply-To:     Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
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From:         Jim Felder <jim.felder@GMAIL.COM>
Subject:      Re: Loss of head lights, wipers and rear heater blower
Comments: To: JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM>
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When this happened to me, a new set of stalk switches solved the problem. Unless you need one with cruise control, good ones are (were. You never know these days) cheap and easy to find and replace. 

Jim

> On Dec 25, 2013, at 9:43 AM, JRodgers <jrodgers113@GMAIL.COM> wrote:
> 
> You may have one issue. You may have two issues.
> 
> Issue #1: it's probably your ignition switch. A replacement will
> probably take care of all the problems. A relatively easy fix.
> 
> Issue #2: Broken, damaged, or worn out horn ring in the steering wheel.
> Also a relatively easy fix. Just be sure when the new horn ring is
> installed that a small amount of dielectric grease is applied where
> contact finger on the ring slides.
> 
> Good Luck,
> 
> John
> 
> 
> 
>> On 12/25/2013 4:13 AM, Bob Anderson wrote:
>> Hello All,
>> I need some help! I'm trying to figure out why, all of a sudden while driving along, my headlights go out, my wipers stop (it was raining) and my rear heater blower stops. I pulled over and tried the high beams and they came on, as did the wipers and blower. As long as I hold onto the high beam turn signal switch, then everything works, when I let go everything shuts off. Also, sometimes the horn will toot when turning the steering wheel. Has anyone experienced this before?
>> Thanks and Merry Christmas and Happy Holidays,
>> Bob A
>> '86 GL Massachusetts
>> .
>>