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On my 55.2 GMC, I have pulled gently on the switch while pushing on the spring loaded button on the port side of the switch. All positions of switch button(all the way in, first notch, all the way out) have been tried, no joy. Am I missing something, or is it likely clogged with dirt( both devices move easily) or something else?

Th@nks,

Edi

Try twisting it one direction or the other as this worked for me.

Phil,

Thanks, I have been trying that, I will keep at it.

Ed

I’d keep working on the button while pulling and turning on the knob. The button likely is rusted etc and is not releasing. Perhaps if there’s an opening some light oil may help. Don’t pull too hard or you may break the tang holding the switch on. I know by experience!

Ed, sometimes the bakelite slider inside will break (usually partially but recently I ran across one that broke completely) and that will make things pretty horsey. One, the switch won't work well any longer. Two, you can't get the knob out occasionally. If you go back several posts, you'll see a tutorial I made showing how to disassemble these and repair/rebuilt them. I was hoping that might become a sticky or a tech note, but guess not. Once you do that, they usually work just like new. Good luck.

Jon,

Thanks, I have been working mine gently every time I go outside, turning the knob every time, no joy. I will look up your post.

Ed