turn signal lever is stuck
 

Hi All. 1969 912 coupe. All of sudden the turn signal lever will not move to the up position (right hand turn) Will move down (left hand turn) But binding. Any thoughts before I tear it apart?

Thanks

Chris

Chris,

These switches are quite delicate regarding the mechanical part. Take it apart and look what the cause is. Sometimes the mechanical part can be cleaned and greased with succes, but if parts are broken you need some specific skills to repair it

As far as I know they are not available new and you must be lucky to find a cheap used one.

Upload some pics, perhaps one of us has some suggestions for a repair.

Otto

Hi Otto, I took the steering wheel of and sprayed with some electric cleaner, then lubricated. Seems to be working now, but don't know for how long. Keep my fingers crossed. The turn signals do not cancel after a turn. Would you recommend a new cancellation ring?

Chris

Hi Chris,

Congrats, you've got the basic functionality back again! I forgot to say that you only should use grease for electric equipment. It should also be compatible with the plastic from the mechanical parts of the switch.

Don't worry about the cancellation ring, it will not be broken. However, nothing is impossible with these oldies.

Nevertheless, I think you have to take it all apart again.

The switch has a lever that is activated by the cancellation ring. It brings the switch back in neutral position. I think that (lever) will be broken as a result of the previously blocked mechanics of the switch. This lever is kept in neutral position by two little springs. If the lever is in good condition (not broken) the springs could be broken, or they are just gone. Replace them and the switch will work as it should.

Otto

Hi Chris,

As so often, I write before I think. So here is some additional info after thinking ...

I do not know which type of switch the '69 has, but the pic below is from an earlier type. In my previous post I was talking about a plastic lever, but there are two levers and two springs. The basic function is the same: Signal lever pulls the switch lever to one side. Turning the steering wheel in the choosen direction, the levers will keep their position. Turning the steering wheel into the opposite direction, the cancellation lip will put the levers in neutral.

I hope this helps a bit to find out if your switch is missing these or similar parts.

http://forums.pelicanparts.com/uploa...1476131669.jpg

Otto

Otto, you are the man !

MattR