Parts, Parts and Parts

[3500Alero]

Ah was going to say that they are different but Tim beat me to it! Lol

If I come across any of my old Alero parts I will post them up. As for the Grand Am It will be heading for Scrap next Saturday!

[mrbreezeet1]

Originally Posted by 3500Alero

Ah was going to say that they are different but Tim beat me to it! Lol

If I come across any of my old Alero parts I will post them up. As for the Grand Am I will be heading for Scrap next Saturday!

Yeah, thanks for the reply!
Yeah, hell, they wanted about $25.00 to $35.00 for the bracket alone, plus shipping,
(didn't check with my local GM dealer)
and the switch is about $25.00 at Auto Zone, Or about $17.XX at Advance Auto, with a -20% code.
There was an NOS switch on E pay, for about $15.00 shipped, But That might be one of the ones they had problems with.
For the record, I replaced the Hazard switch,about 6 years ago, with the one Auto Zone sells, and it's been working well all along.
I would use that onne this time, but I broke the button off,(and can't find the piece) trying to fish the switch out with a wire.
and I wonder what the center vent would have cost me at the dealer.
Plenty I bet.
So for $10.00, I couldn't go wrong.

Question, to repair the crack in the bracket, do you guys think super glue, or JB weld is stronger?
I plan on about 10 wraps of electrical tape around the bracket after that.
I figure that will absorb some of the vibration that helps the bracket crack.
Don't know why someone like Dorman didn't jump on that and make an aftermarket bracket for the Alero, They would have sold many.

[3500Alero]

Originally Posted by mrbreezeet1

Yeah, thanks for the reply!
Yeah, hell, they wanted about $25.00 to $35.00 for the bracket alone, plus shipping,
(didn't check with my local GM dealer)
and the switch is about $25.00 at Auto Zone, Or about $17.XX at Advance Auto, with a -20% code.
There was an NOS switch on E pay, for about $15.00 shipped, But That might be one of the ones they had problems with.
For the record, I replaced the Hazard switch,about 6 years ago, with the one Auto Zone sells, and it's been working well all along.
I would use that onne this time, but I broke the button off,(and can't find the piece) trying to fish the switch out with a wire.
and I wonder what the center vent would have cost me at the dealer.
Plenty I bet.
So for $10.00, I couldn't go wrong.

Question, to repair the crack in the bracket, do you guys think super glue, or JB weld is stronger?
I plan on about 10 wraps of electrical tape around the bracket after that.
I figure that will absorb some of the vibration that helps the bracket crack.
Don't know why someone like Dorman didn't jump on that and make an aftermarket bracket for the Alero, They would have sold many.

I found that the easiest way to get at the hazard switch is to pull the bezel around the gauge cluster, then you can reach right in.

2 part epoxy would probably work best.

[mrbreezeet1]

Originally Posted by 3500Alero

I found that the easiest way to get at the hazard switch is to pull the bezel around the gauge cluster, then you can reach right in.

2 part epoxy would probably work best.

OK, Thanks, I'll use JB weld.
You mean you don't even take out the A/C center vent?
I had a lot of trouble until I got out the center vent.
I made those clips that hold the vent in, weaker, they don't spring down as far now.
I'd bet it will still stay in just fine, and be easier If/when I need to replace the switch again.
I have more time than money these days, or I would just get a new one.....LOL
Thanks Bud.
EDIT
I know what would "shine" getting that switch out, a 7MM flex head ratchet wrench.