thanks to everyone who gave their opinion about the turn signal switch. I unplugged the smaller 2 pin plug and everything seems to be still working. So when the new/used 10 pin turn switch comes in I'll let you know how it works.
On a different note, now the streering wheel is making a terrible squeaking noise. I put a little graffite in the crack between the wheel and the column housing. I. had to take the streering wheel off to deal with the signal switch and now another problem. Any ideas out there. Thanks in advance. Lenny