Help missing part

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pearljam724

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73 Duster. What is missing here ? Pointing at 3 holes on the column with a screwdriver

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I thought the same. But, Im having a hard time believing someone did it afterwards. The holes are perfectly aligned. It’s a high option car, if that means anything. Plus, the car is 100 percent original. No one really ever modified anything. But, that doesn’t completely rule out possibilities either.
 
I have probably around 20-30 70-up columns and have never seen that. Thats not to say it isn't factory. Maybe something dealer installed?
 
I just bought this car. I’m familiar with B bodies. I ‘ll have a lot of random questions over the next couple of months. Where is the Map light bulb and turn signal relay ? I found what I thought was maybe the relay beside the ash tray, but don’t think this is it ? Not like any turn signal relay I’ve seen ?

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I found relay I think. Where is map light bulb and what is that relay Im holding in picture ?
 
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Thats the ignition switch light time delay relay. Part of the AO1 light group.
Map light is bottom of dash pass side.
 
Thats the ignition switch light time delay relay. Part of the AO1 light group.
Map light is bottom of dash pass side.
If that relay is bad or removed, Where is this light from the ignition switch? Shines through a hole in column or dash by the ignition switch ?
 
There should be a little cap looking thingy right in front of the switch. Has a little bulb in it.
 
There should be a little cap looking thingy right in front of the switch. Has a little bulb in it.
Oh, that’s what that thing is beside 4 way pull out knob, lol ? I can’t find turn signal relay for the life of me. Do these cars have a separate relay for 4 ways and turn signals like B body cars ? I found one on left of column for flashers. But can’t find turn signal flasher ? I have a AC car, so it’s pretty tough seeing in there.
 
Yes, there is a seperate flasher for the turn signal and hazzards. One is mounted on the bracket that supports the steering column....cant remember which one. I think the other will be on the backside of the ash tray.
 
On the pass side of the ash tray housing and one by the fuse box thats above the driver side vent box.

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On the pass side of the ash tray housing and one by the fuse box thats above the driver side vent box.

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Good God, no wonder I couldn’t find it, lol ! I completely removed the gauge cluster and still couldn’t find it, lol ! Thank you, very much for the picture. Air conditioning cars are a real pain in the ***, dash work related.
 
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