Can't get to turn signal switch in steering colume have steering wheel off and down to metal plate above turnsingal switch can't get that part off

most just push into the wiper switch.Disconnect battery negative First wait 3-5 minutes Then on the back side of steering wheel is are the retaining screws that hold the air bag to the steering wheel once removed disconnect wires and place pad side down then remove steering wheel, now you are looking at the air bag cable reel mark it position and remove without turning it. If installed wrong it will break. Remove lock plate then turn signal switch then you can see the handle nub with a small screwdriver pry nub out of wiper switch. and reassemble.

Well two major tools you will need,a steering wheel puller ,and a lock plate remover.Remove the horn button(carefully disconnect the horn button wire) pad,screws on back side of steering wheel,then remove large nut holding steering wheel(but first mark steering wheel to be sure you are able to line it back up properly),then use the steering wheel puller,after steering wheel is removed install lock plate remover and compress lock plate down ,and remove C clip pull upwards out of groove,remove puller and C clip and remove horn rotor and lock plate,and you are at the turn signal switch three screws hold the part,remove emergency switch with phillups screw driver and the turn signal lever. remove bezel under dash (where ur knees would be,and disconnect the long flat plug and remove it from its holder and remove turn signal switch.

Sounds like a possible short inside the colum, I would check the ignition switch (key switch) if not that check the ignition switch from there check for a short in the steering colum.

1st you will need two tools, you can get them from any auto parts store like NAPA. See picture at end of the GM steering lock ring depresser, a must have..
INSTRUCTIONS:
Remove steering wheel. Underneath is the turn signal switch. There is a ring around the steering shaft holding the steering wheel lock plate down. Push down on the lock plate and remove the ring and the lock plate. Next is the turn signal switch. 3 screws holding it down one on the right side above the key and 2 on the left. Probably have to move the turn signal switch left and right to get them. the arm is held on with one screw. Remove the hazard button, one screw in the end of it. There should be enough slack in the turn signal wires to get it over the steering shaft. On the top side at the bottom of the ignition switch there should be a screw. Remove screw and the ignition switch will just pull out. Reverse to install.

I would check your brake light swich located under dash just fallow your brake pedle with a test light see if you have power going to it slitely press brake pedle see if other side of switch has power (key on car not running) if not try ajusting it by pulling on it or unscewing it if all checks out ok replace turn signal switch disconnect battery remove center part of steerring remove center bolt with steerring puller pull steering wheel with locking plate puller pull locking plate remove turn signal handle emergency button three scews holding turn signal under dash fallow steering colum disconect wires on right side (passenger side) tape a long wire to end of connector pull turn signal without pulling tape wire all the way out so you can tape it to new turn signal wire connector to be able to pull wires back down steerring colume (you might have to losen steerring colume and bracket two scews under dash four on steering colume)

Hi Friend:

Since you've check or Changed your Bulbs and Fuse also Check or Replace your Turn Signal Flasher,Just as a Percation i would Double Check Fuses,Bulbs and Signal flasher.

If these are All showing bad I would say your Signal Switch has Stopped Working.

To Replace the Signal Swith :

1st Disconnect your Negative Battery Cable.

Remove Steering Wheel (you'll need a Puller, the remove the Shroud around the Steering Wheel Colume.

CAUTION= If you have Air Bags be careful. But you will have to remove the Air Bag Module by removing the coil lock spring Screw.

Then remove the Retaing ring and Coil Spring it will still be attached to your wiring=Just let it Hang.

Next you'll need a Compression Lock Spring Plate Tool.

Attach it to the Center of the Steering Colume, Rotate the Nut Clockwise to Remove,After Compressed you'll see a Metal Snap ring Remove it from the Groove then remove the Tool& Plate

Now you'll need to remove the Plastic Cancel ,the ring and ALL the Bearing including the Bearing Race.

Remove the Signal Arm Lever Screw. then the Signal switch Screws. Pull the Switch out and let it Hang(Still attached to the Wiring.

Get down under then you'll have to look for the screws that hold the wiring to steering colume, Remove then.

Then remove the Retaining Rng and the Wire Plug Protector.Now you Can Pull the Signal Swith Out.

Installing New Swith Simply Reverse the Removal Directions to Install your New Switch.

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this is probely a tilt wheel alot to it really remove steering wheel and lock plate(buy these tools or u will be sorry steerwheel remover,lock plate remover.) unscrew tilt wheel lever combination switch lever-pull out on to remove ,remove scew retaining turn signal bracket to lever,all screws holding down turn signal assembley make sure u tilt colum up .round silver button looking thing with square hole ,use medium philups screwdriver and put in hole and press in and turn it will release and come outward this is the spring for tilt wheel 5/16 head bolt remove this is a pin to hol lock cylinder in pull lock cylinder out ther are bearings in the shaft, hard to replace and to find anywhere,carefull,,,each side of colum ther is a funny looking flat round circle, they have a theaded hole inthem u will need a speasal tool for this aalso,,,parts store pivot dowle removal tool,,, this housing can come off now there are 3 screws to tightin up u will see them

Get a manual like chiltons or haynes to guide you through this one...Air bag needs to be disabled and yes, wheel needs to be removed.You will need a wheel puller and a tool to remove the steering lock plate. The arm either unscrews from or is screwed to the switch...either way, it's removable.

you have to pull the steering wheel u will find a steel plate take, remove,u will now see your turn signal switch, remove screws. note u will have to take apart you steering colume, follow the wires down the colume and unplug it, it will take some time and work to get it out

hi how are you? the turn signal switch is behind your steering wheel in the column.must remove horn assembly.then steering wheel,use puller to remove wheel.next remove clip that holds steel plate.(tool required).remove plate.then remove any steering column covers/plastic.then remove screws for turn signal switch.unplug wires and remove.then reinstall in reverse.