After replacing the ignition switch actuator turn signals do turn back, wiper fluid does not spray and horn honks when turning

1985 CHEVROLET CELEBRITY
800,000 MILES • 2.8L • V6 • 2WD • AUTOMATIC
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DAECERBERUS
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i changed the ignition switch actuator on the car and now the turn signal won't spring back, the windshield washer fluid wont spray, and the horn honks every time i turn, what did i do wrong?
Jul 15, 2021 at 10:37 PM
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KASEKENNY
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It is hard to say what you would have done wrong to cause all this to happen but clearly there is a connector not seated or possibly the harness is rubbed through and touching a piece of metal which is grounding it out.

No matter what we are going to have to remove it and inspect what happened.

I included the diagrams and process on the ignition for you to review.

Please run through this and let us know if you have other questions and what you find. Thanks
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Jul 16, 2021 at 7:01 PM
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