The contacts in the headlight switch of my 2000 Outback are bad. I saw a post from a person whose headlights would turn off when they used the turn signal. Mine has the same problem. I can jiggle the switch and hear the relay turning on and off. I'm assuming the switch itself can't be repaired and the entire turn signal stalk will have to be replaced. I haven't yet taken the steering column cover off yet. Has anyone done this replacement before? Is it a lot of work? Any tips?
I'd hate to think what a new turn signal stalk will cost at the dealer, so I'm going to look around on the internet for used parts. Any suggestions would be appreciated.
Headlight Switch/Turn Signal Replacement
in 1990 to Present Legacy, Impreza, Outback, Forester, Baja, WRX&WrxSTI, SVX
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The contacts in the headlight switch of my 2000 Outback are bad. I saw a post from a person whose headlights would turn off when they used the turn signal. Mine has the same problem. I can jiggle the switch and hear the relay turning on and off. I'm assuming the switch itself can't be repaired and the entire turn signal stalk will have to be replaced. I haven't yet taken the steering column cover off yet. Has anyone done this replacement before? Is it a lot of work? Any tips?
I'd hate to think what a new turn signal stalk will cost at the dealer, so I'm going to look around on the internet for used parts. Any suggestions would be appreciated.