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Dec 3, 2012 | 12:00 PM

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J ballan

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Ive looked at the column and can't see where there is a removable collar to get at the shift light. Looks like there are three separate peaces all of which need the steering wheel takin off to remove them. Btw trucks a 1979 f150 with tilt. If someone could point me in the right direction that would be great.

Dec 3, 2012 | 12:54 PM

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You need to remove the steering wheel to replace the bulb. The socket is like the ones in the instrument cluster and it's at about the 1 o'clock position in the turn signal switch.

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Dec 3, 2012 | 02:20 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeo0o0o0

You need to remove the steering wheel to replace the bulb. The socket is like the ones in the instrument cluster and it's at about the 1 o'clock position in the turn signal switch.

Ahh ok. That makes sense. Will try and tackle this tonight after work. Thanks again.

Dec 3, 2012 | 02:46 PM

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Originally Posted by mikeo0o0o0

You need to remove the steering wheel to replace the bulb. The socket is like the ones in the instrument cluster and it's at about the 1 o'clock position in the turn signal switch.

Was this changed at some point? At first I thought the bulb was part of the turn signal switch, just like you show above. When I look up a switch for a '73, it shows that. When I look up a switch for a '79 though, it shows it coming off a pigtail that hangs free from the switch. That's why I recanted my original statement after ranger429 chimed in.

Maybe I need to go out and look at mine before talking out of my @$$

Dec 3, 2012 | 03:53 PM

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Maybe you're correct, the "newest" one I've worked on is a '77.

EDIT: Ahh, I see what you're talking about. 78-79 switches have the bulb on a pigtail, not like in the picture I posted.....open mouth, insert foot.

Dec 3, 2012 | 04:04 PM

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Hopefully I will dig into it a little tonight and I will let y'all know.

Dec 3, 2012 | 05:57 PM

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Ok I removed the lower column cover (4 screws at bottom of dash) and up on top from the back is the shift light bulb. It's a 1445 bulb. And bingo I got lights. Thanks to all that helped.