2004 park avenue multi function switch

[luveyesdoefmn]

Guys, got in my vehicle to come home and the left turn signal stays on all the time and I cant turn on high beams. I figure its the multi function switch. Its 261.00 at rockauto but a guy at Viking auto told me to just replace the column, which he had for 91.00. Is there a fix for the switch I don't know about? Is replacing the column a job a novice can handle? THANK YOU so much in advance.

[Jeremy airjer W]

Here's the problem with changing the column.......anti-theft!

Not a big deal if you know what to do a big headache if you do not know what you are doing.

The other problem is there are many options that you may or may not have that the used column May or may not have. You could get the used column and swap just the switch as long as it has all the functions you currently have. Then you can discard, or keep to see if there will be more salvageable parts.

As far as swapping the column it's roughly 3 bolts and two nuts after removing the trim panel from under the dash. 6-8 connectors and the old one will be sitting on the floor.

If there is nothing else wrong I would not replace the column.