rice_rocket Posted September 16, 2010 Share Posted September 16, 2010 I did a search for the headlight stalk and other key words, but couldn't find a thing about it! The other day I switched on my headlights as usual, but it flickered and then didn't go on. Funny thing is that it was just the interior light/dim switch.. the lights were still on. I turned it on and off and it would flicker a bit. I finally hit the stalk right on the end as if maybe the turning part popped out a bit, and it was good. It has only flickered for a brief second once in the last 2 weeks.. but I'm thinking I have a faulty switch in the stalk. The only problem for me is that the headlight indicator won't turn on, and the lights on the interior won't dim. The fog light switch will still go on. If anyone knows how easy it would be to go about this fix.. I'm sure I'll end up doing this eventually. Ie if I have to replace the entire stalk, or there's a way to take it apart to fix/look at the switch? I don't even know where to begin in taking apart this steering wheel, and with an airbag I am not 100% sure if it would be a smart idea. I'm certainly not shy about taking things apart and doing it.. just I'd love to find a diagram or someone else's advice before I start the tear down! I don't even know what part to look for in a replacement here! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Corny357 Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 You can disable the airbag by disconnecting the battery, pumping the brake a certain number of times, and waiting 10 minutes. I do not know exactly how many times, but there is a certain number. Wait for someone else to chime in and tell you what that number is. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rice_rocket Posted September 18, 2010 Author Share Posted September 18, 2010 Was still hoping to know how to take apart the stalk.. I'd suspect it's just the switch. Does the whole stalk have to come out, or does it disassemble? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mwiener2 Posted September 18, 2010 Share Posted September 18, 2010 don't think you need to mess with the airbag to do the stalk My Mods List (Updated 8/22/17) 2005 Outback FMT Running on Electrons Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alaskajoel Posted September 19, 2010 Share Posted September 19, 2010 Don't know if this would help you at all, but I was browsing ebay and found these:): http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/08-09-Subaru-Legacy-wheel-steering-switches-OEM-/120542130752?pt=Motors_Car_Truck_Parts_Accessories&hash=item1c10def240 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted November 2, 2010 Share Posted November 2, 2010 For sure you don't need to mess with your airbag and stuff. It's just a matter of taking out about a couple screws maybe: -you'd have to remove the steering column cover (upper and lower) that is right behind the steering wheel. -Disconnect the stalk and remove the screws that secures it. should be done after that! have not done it myself but will have to real soon. I want to put an EDM/JDM stalk so that I can control the future rear OEM LED fog light I am going to install. I actually don't know if it'll work. I may create a thread for it . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rice_rocket Posted November 3, 2010 Author Share Posted November 3, 2010 Actually the above Ebay post got me all revved up that it was going to be much easier than I thought..... But my problem hasn't come back yet. I'm going to ignore it as long as I can Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
xt2005bonbon Posted November 3, 2010 Share Posted November 3, 2010 awwwwlrighty then Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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