I didn't really want to get involved in this discussion because it
congers up too many bad memories of when I had the same problem. But
here goes:
First, there are at least 2 different switches and they are mated with
the canceling lobe in the proper shaft that matches the particular
switch type.
So you have to be sure you have them paired properly.
Next, you have to make sure that when the wheels are pointed straight,
the steering wheel is left straight and that lobe on the shaft is
pointing precisely left (between the canceling dogs of the switch if you
have the type with two dogs instead of one.
Finally, (as someone already pointed out) you have to be sure that the
dogs move freely and the lobe is contacting them. Also b e sure that
the switch cancel action works. You can do that last part woth the
switch out of the car.
I hope this helps.
Joe
-----Original Message-----
From: owner-triumphs@autox.team.net
[mailto:owner-triumphs@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of beaker211@rogers.com
Sent: Tuesday, May 31, 2005 8:10 AM
To: Alan Salvatore; triumphs@autox.team.net; 6pack
Subject: Re: turn signel switch
I had the same problem on my GT6 and it turned out to be that the switch
was mounted slightly too far away from the steering shaft. There was a
slight (1/8" maybe) amount of movement laterally on the switch mount
that allowed me to move it closer. Now it works fine. I just loosened
the mounting screws, pushed the switch inward and held it there firmly
while tightening the screws. Could it be that simple for you?
Cameron
'71 GT6
Alan Salvatore <6parts@charter.net> wrote:
----- Original Message -----
From: Alan Salvatore
To: triumphs@autox.team.net ; 6pack
Sent: Monday, May 30, 2005 9:09 PM
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.
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