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tip for worn turn signal switch... will not stay activated to right or left...
I don't know if this is a common situation, but the turn signal switch on this RS would not stay activated in the right turn position...and I was able to improve it without too much trouble.
Maybe this will help someone, as I believe the switches are unavailable. I haven't seen it posted before. Obviously the cause of the problem is simply 45 yrs of use, but, as I said, the turn signal would not stay activated when making a right turn... left was fine. Also I didn't want to get involved in disassembling the whole switch... drilling out the rivets etc. After careful observation I located the areas involved in causing the switch to catch in the "on" position... right or left. Then, by simply removing the larger spring I was able to access one side of the contact area in question and apply a slight filing to the area. It would have been nice to access to corresponding contact area, but that would require disassembling the switch. Anyway the result is a vast improvement, as now the switch will stay activated until the steering wheel spins back around after the turn is complete... as it should. I neglected to take pictures but I did draw up a quick sketch to illustrate the area in question. The areas where I applied the file is highlighted in RED. The RED area on the left in my diagram ( on top when installed in the car) is the one associated with a right turn. The Red area on the right in my diagram( on the bottom when installed in the car) is associated with a left turn. I filed BOTH, LIGHTLY... just to be sure 
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12-05-2008, 08:38 AM
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Well... my initial optimism was maybe a little too soon....
Actually there is an improvement, but maybe not enough to write Pelican (home) about. I still think it was worth the effort, and if I get a chance I will try to improve it more and keep you posted... I guess my shining contribution to the board will have to wait. |
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12-05-2008, 11:12 AM
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This switch has many problems. Do a search and be sure to read this thread: turn signal switch quick fix pictures
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