1999 S70 Turn Signal and Steering Wheel Lock moves.

[Nick Wigen]

Recently I noticed that the unit that mounts the turn signal, wiper control and wheel lock rotates a bit. I can move it back and forth a small amount. Took the plastic covers off and do not see any screws of bolts that might be loose. There is a steel tube that contains the steering shaft that the switch/lock housing seems to slide over. The tube does not rotate. It is almost like there is a notch in that tube that might engage the housing that is a bit loose. The steering is not effected, only the stalks for the turn and WW control move a bit. Has anyone been in there and seen the details?

Nick Wigen
Portland OR
1999 S70 - 220k miles and we are still in love.

[scot850]

When you have the plastic shroud off, if you look under the steering column there are 2 sheer bolts that keep the column in place. I had the problem where the 2 bolts had worked loose so the column could move. Had to drill the bolts out, and replace the 2 shear bolts. Try gripping the steering wheel and see if the column moves when you turn the wheel.

Neil.

[Nick Wigen]

Thanks, I'll check it out. The column and steering wheel are solid side to side, up and down, etc. When I had the cover off and rotated the switch housing nothing solidly bolted seemed to move. The turn signal a WW wands move up and down about 10mm.