[Tom’s 64]

The right brake light on my 64 Chevelle is not working or worked intermittently, the turn signal works fine.
I have checked all of the wiring and with the turn signal working it would seem that all wiring is ok.
It has a tilt column with the turn signal switch mounted on the lower part of the column.
I can not find any information on this switch and it’s operation in any of my manuals or online.
Question is could my problem be a bad switch? And is the switch adjustable etc.
An help, information, or ides are much appreciated.

 

[keithb]

yes you adjust the cable to the switch , and you must move the column up and down to ensure its adjusting correctly. its a
PIA set up

 

[Tom’s 64]

yes you adjust the cable to the switch , and you must move the column up and down to ensure its adjusting correctly. its a
PIA set up

Thanks for the quick response. Any idea on how to properly adjust it?
yes it’s a PIA set up

 

[keithb]

I did mine by trial and error. It’s a little sweet spot your find

 

[Tom’s 64]

Thanks again.
Sounds like it’s off to the good old trial and error trick again.
Might be a new column in the near future.

 

[keithb]

why a new column? the 64-66 may be unique but it is a valuable option to have

 

[LeoP]

Here is a switch of you think you need a new one, good luck!

El Camino Turn Signal Switch, With Tilt Column, 1964-1966

Your El Camino turn signal switch does more than just merely operate your turn signals. It controls your brake lights and emergency flasher. One of the most important switches on your El Camino, proper operation is a critical to your safety and the others around you. Over time, corrosion and...

www.classicchevy.com

 

[Tom’s 64]

why a new column? the 64-66 may be unique but it is a valuable option to have

Just a little frustration

 

[Tom’s 64]

It would be really nice if there were some information on these switches in the manuals.

 

[keithb]

The 63 corvette uses the same style switch on there one year only column. I am betting the 63 shop manual has some info on them

 

[dyno jonn]

The 63 corvette uses the same style switch on there one year only column. I am betting the 63 shop manual has some info on them

59 thru 62 full size Chevys also used one that looks like that, though it's a different part number.

 

[Tom’s 64]

The 63 corvette uses the same style switch on there one year only column. I am betting the 63 shop manual has some info on them

Thanks for the info.

 

[Tom’s 64]

Thanks for the info.

Thank you everyone for your commments and help I finally got the switch adjusted and working properly with your help.