Hazard lights knob

[Joy29palms]

I have a 1991 and the knob to use the hazard lights broke snapping off inside the steering column. I've owned the truck since 2001, newly divorced I'm trying to learn what I need to know to handle what I can on my own. So? What is even the part name? 

[Jesse J]

you can usually find them at junkyards for pretty cheap. welcome to cc. make sure to register your mj and start a build thread

[ghetdjc320]

13 hours ago, Joy29palms said:

I have a 1991 and the knob to use the hazard lights broke snapping off inside the steering column. I've owned the truck since 2001, newly divorced I'm trying to learn what I need to know to handle what I can on my own. So? What is even the part name? 

Are you referring to just the knob on the end or some internal piece in the column? Upload a picture if possible. 

[schardein]

The hazard knob attaches with a screw.  It attaches to the turn signal switch assembly inside the steering column.  If the hazard knob is missing, usually you just need a new knob and screw.  If the hole the screw goes into is damaged, it is likely that a new turn signal switch is needed.  They aren't super expensive, but to change them out requires some special tools.  The steering wheel must be removed, which requires a puller.  Then a lock plate depresser is used to depress the lock plate and a small lock ring is removed to gain access to the switch.  When replacing the switch, the wiring must be "fished through" the steering column from top to bottom.

 

This isn't a full description of the work, but something to give you an idea of what is involved.  Someone experienced in this kind of repair can do it in less than an hour with the right tools.

 

If you just need a hazard knob and screw, I have one available, and I'm sure other members here do as well.

 

[Limeyjeeper]

There are some GM steering columns that use the same knob. I think LMS truck might have them.

[Minuit]

If I'm not mistaken, the Jeep knob is different from the GM knob, but still compatible. Possibly only 91+.

[schardein]

Jeep Comanches used two (possibly three) different knobs throughout their production:

First pic was possibly used in early 1986, but usually seen on 84-85 XJs.

2nd pic used 86-90

3rd pic 91-92

 

some GM/Chevy hazard knobs will work, but are different.  Early to mid 70s trucks used a simple screw and knob similar to the 87-92 Jeep type, but later trucks used a two piece assembly with a spring loaded collar, last pic.  Trucks were always black, but various colored ones can be found in Cadillacs of the same era.