Steering Wheel/indicator switches removal

[waimaks]

So I've had a small hiickup recently in the '73 GSR. No Headlights, taillights, or wipers/washers. Haven't looked too far into it, but was hoping to start on the light stalk area seeing as it's related.

My problem is this, the shroud around the steering column/switches etc appears to only be able to come off with the removal of the steering wheel.

Second hickup. How do I remove the horn pad correctly to pull the steering wheel? I know generally they can be screwed on from the back or pop off with clips, but after prying carefully I'm not 100% sure and really don't want to bust anything....

Input from anyone who has had this area apart would be super.

Cheers!

[Leeroy]

You have the 4 spoke steering wheel? Make sure you disconnect the battery so the horn does not go off first, then push the horn pad down as far as it will go and twist anti-clockwise. It will simply 'pop' off. Then undo the nut in the center and remove the steering wheel. You might need some force for this, I usually find rocking and pulling at the same time works for me. Some steering wheels come off easier than others.

[waimaks]

Ah, Excellent. I will try that tomorrow!

Cheers!

[waimaks]

She came off just as you said Leeroy. Thanks a ton.

Wiper fault was staring me right in the face once I got the wheel off

 

 

Haven't got on top of the lighting fault though.

Any good suggestions guys/wiring diagrams?

[kiwi subbie]

my lil old gl coupe had same problem with none of that stuff workin. it was an live wire that shorted out. and blown alot of the fuses for Headlights, taillights, or wipers/washers.

i replaced them. worked fine for an lil while then played up again. and the fuses were fine. so i havnt found out why they stopped working again:-\