Hazard Flasher - Sticking/Does Not Turn Off

Article No.
94-15-2

07/27/94

^ STEERING COLUMN COVER - STICKING HAZARD FLASHER - DOES NOT TURN OFF

^ HAZARD FLASHER - STICKING - DOES NOT TURN OFF

FORD:
1994 ASPIRE

ISSUE:
The hazard flasher may not shut off.

ACTION:
This condition may be caused by interference at the steering column cover to hazard switch, which will limit switch travel and prevent "turn off" of the hazard switch. Removing a reinforcing rib from the upper steering column cover opening will allow "turn off" of hazard switch. Use the following procedure.

SERVICE PROCEDURE

1. Verify that the hazard switch will not turn off.

2. Remove three (3) attaching screws from the lower steering column and carefully separate the upper and lower covers.

3. Locate the hazard switch opening in the upper column cover.








4. Using a die grinder or equivalent, remove the reinforcing rib that surrounds the hazard switch opening on the underside of the upper steering column cover (Figures 1 and 2).

NOTE:
DO NOT GRIND THE RIB SURFACE BELOW FLUSH (FIGURE 1).

5. Reassemble the steering column cover by reversing the order of removal.

6. Verify proper operation of the hazard flasher switch.

OTHER APPLICABLE ARTICLES: NONE
WARRANTY STATUS:
Eligible Under The Provisions Of Bumper To Bumper Warranty Coverage

OPERATION DESCRIPTION TIME
941502A Remove Reinforcing Rib 0.3 Hr.
From Upper Steering Column

DEALER CODING
BASIC PART NO. CONDITION CODE
3530 79

OASIS CODES: 201200, 206000