Def 90 indicator stalk

discosteve · Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 1:05 pm Post subject: Def 90 indicator stalk

Hi guys just a quick Q

I have discovered a burnt wire going to my indicator stalk

How hard/easy is it to change indicator stalks ?
Do I have to remove the steering wheel ?
And are there any torx screws to remove ?

Thanks in advance

Steve

DD · Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 1:21 pm Post subject:

indicator stalks......easy (especially on a non-airbag model which my experience is with) and is roughly thus:

1. remove steering wheel central cover
2. Undo big nut
3. remove 2 (or 3) bolts from underneath the steering column cover.
4. pull, push, hit with big hammer until your eyes pop-out..and remove steering wheel (otherwise use a pulling tool/bolt!)
5. remove steering column covers
6. unplug quick-connects from the switches
7. unscrew the collar for the switch module
8. pull off switch module and re-assemble with new....

Torx screws: not that I remember........

it's a piece of weewee. However, I have no idea what you do if wheel has an airbag......

. · Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 1:26 pm Post subject:

I think you need to remove the steering wheel and instrument binnacale to get the steering cowling off. After that it's pretty straight forward. I would avoid using a Britpart replacement.

. · Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 1:27 pm Post subject:

No Defender has a driver's airbag - that's why they can't be sold in USA

discosteve · Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 3:02 pm Post subject:

Thanks guys your help is appreciated,
However having just been to landrover Guildford and enquired about the stalk they wanted £123 !!!

Well I ain't paying that extortionate price so the Internet search begins

Steve

DD · Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 3:07 pm Post subject:

I thought the new ones had a big bulge on the steering wheel for an airbag....oh well. Is it just a big cushion to bang your head off? Laughing

discosteve · Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 3:21 pm Post subject:

Well I'm glad I searched the old Internet as I've just got one for £26 including delivery from craddocks

Thanks for the help guys

Steve

RichardD · Posted: Fri Dec 07, 2012 3:25 pm Post subject:

discosteve · Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 1:02 pm Post subject:

Does any one know the size of the nut for the steering wheel ?
I'm going to have to but a new socket as I took my tool boxes down to my old folks for a bit of winter servicing in a nice warm garage (daft I know as I'm left with just a few screw drivers an some pliers till I go down for crimbo Embarassed

)

Thanks steve

ralph · Guest

if it's only 1 wire that's damaged & indicators still function, you could do a temporary repair with insulating tape, until you can get to your tool kit.

discosteve · Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 2:31 pm Post subject:

Well after a quick look it's not just one wire it's the wire for indicators and the horn so I have hooked up the horn to a spare switch on my raptor dash for now and indicating the old fashion way of arm out the window

Steve

Winnet · Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 4:08 pm Post subject:

I'm pretty sure it is a 22mm nut.

G

discosteve · Posted: Sun Dec 09, 2012 4:50 pm Post subject:

Thanks G

Steve