Headlight-turn Signal Control Arm Problem; '97 Rav4 Options

[Pete7]

I have a '97 RAV4 which has the following problem. Tell me if it's possible for me to fix this or if it's only a task for a Toyota mechanic or even for a non-Toyota mechanic.

At night, when I turn left, the headlights can go out. I found that if I just slightly turn the end piece of the headlight-turn signal arm, the headlights go back on. A non-Toyota mechanic told me that some brass contacts in a switch under the plastic of that arm are wearing out and soon I'll have much trouble getting the headlights back on.

Is the repair of this too complicated for me to do? Are special tools required? One Toyota dealer in my city wants over $400 to fix this. The other Toyota dealer in town wants over $200 to fix.

Tell me what you think or know about this.


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