I got the headlights working, then the directionals, now the hazard switch needs attention. I believe hazards are required for my state inspection. The pivot point on the switch is broke. I can fumble it around and it will flash on the left side only. How would I remove the switch to either fix it or replace it? Does the steering wheel have to come off?
thanks.

 

Have been searching the forum to answer my own question I believe the steering wheel has to come off - or maybe not, maybe just loosen column and lower. Maybe with some super glue I can fix my switch - they are pricey.
I do have a service manual on CD. Step One - remove drivers side dash liner. Eep! no more details on doing that!
Directionals work - with ignition off - isn't that odd?

 

they should not work with ignition switch off. Something is wrong.

 

I'm "pretty sure" I've replaced the hazard switch without removing the wheel. It screws to the backside of the plate that the signal switch is attached to

https://www.jaguarclassicparts.com/u...dicator-switch

But, if needed, removing the wheel isn't hard: remove the horn pad, remove the plastic hex nut-and-rod for the horn, loosen the big nut, give the wheel a few yanks and jiggles. After the wheel breaks free of the splines, remove the big nut.

Cheers
DD

 

Thanks, I've got a Nardi wheel but I'll figure it out if necessary. Ordering a new switch.

 

I wonder if Jose could describe where he cut this nacelle so as to minimize interference with the hazard switch.

 

I will copy your picture and show where I filed off 1/16" of an inch so the switch moves freely. I still think it is an error in the manufacture of the nacelle.

I would not remove your switch until you have the new one; Certainly do not disconnect any wires until you can orient the new switch with the old one and replace one wire at a time, ask me how I know!

There are two tiny screws but in my car they are accesible normally, not on the impossible side. Can you post a picture?

 

ok, I looked at the drawing-illustration link you provided but you do not have to remove that metal bracket unto which the switch is mounted.

The switch is screwed to that plate with two tiny screws, but you have to pull the switch Handle/Cover to see them.

the switch's Handle always breaks at its "tab ears". I have been able to fix this problem gluing tiny copper washers over the broken hole where the Handle snaps over the two "pins".

Also I added grease to the pins to eliminate friction. Dielectric grease or even vaseline works great.

If installing a brand new switch, add vaseline to the two pins onto which the Handle/Cover snaps to.

 

sorry double post

 

I took careful notes of the wire color before disassembly. Meanwhile I'll have a new switch soon.
I stressed over the screws that need access from the back before noticing that I could carefully push the switch out through the rectangular hole in the steel.
(I like that tip using washers on the hinge!)

 

yes, the hinges, designed to break. I see yours are already broken!!

Don't throw the old one away, it can be used to fix another.

 

That would be awesome!

 

Here's a photo of the switch (well, part of it) showing how it is clipped into an "L" shaped steel bracket. I carefully prised it out with a knife edge.

 

I widened the nacelle's opening as shown in the picture.

since doing that. I have not had any more broken hazard switches.

 

Cool! Did that. Just need to put things back together now. While lowering the steer column I ended up taking the 2 bolts all the way out. Then some miscellaneous parts fell out of the dash including 5 of the horseshoe shaped pieces show here:

I don't understand what their purpose is nor where exactly they go.

 

those are Spacers to raise or lower the column.

they always fall in odd numbers. Ask me how I know.

I used two spacers on each bolt and I ended with one leftover.

follow the drawing, The Spacers go above the column Bracket, so it is a very delicate
assembly.

 

sorry for the stupid question.
Apparently my xj6 from 1983 does not have the hazard flashing lights.
I never found the switch. Where the switch should be located ?

 

behind the Turn Signals switch, left side of the upper steering column cover or "nacelle", close to the wood dash but on the steering column.

 

(';')

 

is that the new Nacelle Elinor?