Loose Shifter, Blinker Column
#1
Loose Shifter, Blinker Column
On my '06 model ML, when using either the shifter, blinker, or cruise control stalk, the entire plastic steering column assembly rotates like there is a screw or bolt loose somewhere. Looking underneath the column there is what looks like a deep screw hole, but I can't see in there well enough to see if a screw is present. Perhaps it fell out. Does anyone have any suggestions? The steering wheel itself is tight and fine.
Thanks,
Rob
Thanks,
Rob
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On my '06 model ML, when using either the shifter, blinker, or cruise control stalk, the entire plastic steering column assembly rotates like there is a screw or bolt loose somewhere. Looking underneath the column there is what looks like a deep screw hole, but I can't see in there well enough to see if a screw is present. Perhaps it fell out. Does anyone have any suggestions? The steering wheel itself is tight and fine.
Thanks,
Rob
Thanks,
Rob
#3
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Center the stalks and with an extended T27 male Torx socket, tighten the bolt, but don't over do it.
Last edited by Maj. Dundee; 07-30-2019 at 12:54 AM.
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Only I think you mean T30, not 30mm.
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I have the same problem but only in summer! Really, when the car is standing in the sun for couple of hours, only in mid summer, like now, only do I have the same issue. Would it still be resolved by the same method as you described.
Only I think you mean T30, not 30mm.
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Only I think you mean T30, not 30mm.
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It's a T27 socket, not a T30.