What do I need to fix?

1998 CHEVROLET CAMARO
6 CYL • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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EDWEEZY21
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I have a 1998 Chevy Camaro 3.8L that is having problems with the wipers and the turn signal when trying to turn right. Both problems only happen once in awhile where they would stop working. Are they related to each other? Do I need to replace the lever to fix both problems or are they 2 different pieces? The car doesnt have cruise control.
Oct 4, 2011 at 7:36 PM
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ASEMASTER6371
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always an issue when gm made the 2 together. when you turn right, it tends to turn on the wipers. replacing the stalk may nhelp but wont change the engineering. the stalk just pulls out and is in expensive to replace.

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Oct 4, 2011 at 7:40 PM
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EDWEEZY21
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The wipers dont turn on when switching the turn signal to the right. If i use the wipers they eventually start acting funny. When I try to turn right, the signal light doesnt come on sometimes. Intermittent problems. Is a faulty lever the cause of this?
Oct 4, 2011 at 8:01 PM
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no, it sounds like the switch is defective

Roy
Oct 4, 2011 at 8:05 PM
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EDWEEZY21
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I thought the lever was the switch for everything. I thought it was the switch for the wipers/washer fluid and the turn signals. So your telling me there is something else i have to replace?
Oct 4, 2011 at 9:03 PM
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it is called a multi function switch. your right, it controls a few things at once.

Roy
Oct 4, 2011 at 9:54 PM
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EDWEEZY21
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So I just need to replace the lever which is called the multi function switch and my problems should go away right?
Oct 5, 2011 at 4:15 PM
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from your description, yes.

Roy
Oct 5, 2011 at 5:18 PM
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EDWEEZY21
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Ok thank you so much. This is a simple job. The lever just pulls out and then I need the line the notch back up on the new one and thats it. Thanks again.
Oct 5, 2011 at 8:08 PM
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good luck
Oct 5, 2011 at 8:43 PM
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