Al---Most of the signal canceling problems that I've seen are the result
of incorrect front wheel alignment austments. We know that the tierods
should be equal* in length, to keep the steering wheel and its shaft
"centered". This keeps the canceling cam/clip in the right position to
knock off the turn signals, as the wheel returns to center.
To see if this might be part or all of your setup, you can point the
wheels straight ahead, look inside the turn signal opening and see if
the clip is right between the left and right trips.
*If the tie rod adjustment threaded rods look equal, you can center the
cam clip by repositioning the steering shaft splined shaft where it
enters the steering rack.
There are owners who have rewired their turn signal warning lights into
the "Hazard" light, to give better awareness that the signal is still
blinking. Of course, only the old folks would do this!
Dick
Al wrote:
6pack@autox.team.net Subject: turn signel switch
Rainy day projects.
I had been having a problem with my turn signels, in that they don't
cancel. I once replaced the switch with a used one and that one at least
canceled itself on left turns but it eventually shorted out so I put my
original back in that doesn't cancel.
I then get this bright idea that I'll put a new one in and that will
solve the problem.
No such luck. It barely hits the clip on the steering shaft. I don't see
where the clip is worn down. I can't even budge the clip so it would hit
in a different spot.
I am going to order another clip hoping that maybe two of them doubled
up will make enough contact.
I know that this is a problem that most of the cars seem to have because
when we caravan somewhere theres always someone getting honked at to
turn their directionals off.
Has anyone solved this?
Al Salvatore
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