Problem with 31 Sport Coupe

[jbond]

I just purchased a 31 Sports Coupe, my first Model A. I do have a Model T though. Today I was checking to see how everything works.
One problem may require some work. When I turn the steering wheel the light switch travels with the wheel. Something in the column is binding and dragging the switch with the wheel. The lights flash on and off as you turn.

I removed the lower switch from the column and the lever in the steering wheel still moves when you turn the wheel.

Is this a known problem?