[dsraven]

yup, easier to just replace the switch. put a little "up" force on the column shaft from the bottom side so the shaft doesn't move down when the snap ring is removed, that way the ball bearings don't fall out or down the column.
-pull the wheel
-pull the snap ring (tool required to push down the flat strg lock plate, easily made or rented/borrowed/bought. google it for info)
-remove the strg lock plate from under the snap ring.
-check the switch to see what is broken. maybe the part from the new switch can be swapped for a quick job. if not, carry on to the next step.
-disconnect the wiring plug under the column, take a pic of where the wires go, then take the wires out of the plastic block to make it easier to pull up through the column. tie a wire or cord to the wiring so when the old switch is all drawn up through the column then you can tie the cord to the new wiring and pull the new wiring back down the column in the same track it is supposed to run through. don't put all the connectors in one place as you tie the cord/wire onto the harness or the ball up will be too big to pull up through the column. tape it all up so nothing gets stuck going through the chute.
-unscrew the switch, signal lever and the 4 way button, if there is anything left of it. jiggle the switch a bit as you pull outward. you will be pulling the wiring up the column as you pull the switch out.
-swap the card/wire with the new harness and gently tug the wiring through the column
-finish up the rest in reverse order. try the switch operation before going too far into it, just to be sure.

probably easier than doing the other mod, plus it works like it is supposed to, in case someone else needs to find the 4 ways.
-presto-done