1970 catalina problems

[decaturforlife70]

Hi, I just got a 1970 catalina. I notice there wasn't any brakes lights working and signal lights. All of the other lights work. The last owner told me somebody had broke the old column up and there son had replace it with another one. I don't know if it the wrong column or wires. I did find a 72 catalina column but don't know if it will work for the 70 catalina?

 

[melsg5]

check with a local junk/salvge yard, they have a book called the Hollander Interchange guide or contact www.frankspontiacparts.com

 

[92 Sunbird LE]

www.car-part.com is a Hollander. Just punch in a search for your column and it will give the other year models that are simular.

Doug in P.R.

 

[decaturforlife70]

Ok, I will try that. Thanks

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[Big Kat]

You can find the original sterring colum at www.frankspontiacparts.com

 

[ventura74]

Fuses, brake switch, GROUNDS, are what come to mind. Mine did the same thing when I first got it and I had to change the sockets along with fuses and the brake switch. Good luck!!

 

[Too Fast]

Do your hazards work, front or rear? If so, that means all the wiring from the switch to the rear lights is good. If not, and you have no brake lights/rear turn signals/no hazards, then I'd start looking at the column wiring/turn signal switch, after confirming the lights themselves are ok.

Fuses ok?