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AWEGS72 · 05-18-2006, 01:19 PM

My turnsignal switch on but will not click off after I have turned a corner. It used to only do it when for LH turns. Then the other day something clicked inside and now it does the same thing for RH turns. So now I have to remember to cancel it every turn.

What is the problem?

Thanks in advance
Andy

*Medicanman71* · 05-18-2006, 01:30 PM

Sounds like it could me the Turn signal return-nut

sorry, idk

**john** · 05-18-2006, 01:36 PM

Sounds like the cancelling springs are broken. Pull steering wheel to replace. Sorry no pic but parts house should have them.

sdmahr · 05-18-2006, 01:39 PM

Head to any auto parts store and get a turn signal cam kit. Get the complete kit with springs etc. Remove the steering wheel horn button and install.

When I took mine apart it was a mess. No springs, plastic sleeve on shaft was worn down, (has ribs that contact the springs for cancelling). In your case, it sounds like the spring holder and/or springs are worn out. Pay close attention to how it comes apart.....instructions with the kit are for wasting paper !

Kit is about 10-15 bucks if memory serves me correctly.

GOOD LUCK !

AWEGS72 · 05-18-2006, 01:37 PM

I see LMC lists a Canceling cam. $9.95. I think I'll check with GMC Paul's first though.

**Green Machine** · 05-18-2006, 01:52 PM

If you get lucky, you jus tneed to replace the little spings, just fixed my right side the other day, that was all it was, simple and cheap.

Orange · 05-18-2006, 01:58 PM

It looks something like this (not exact part)...

They have them on the HELP! aisle in the parts store if I remember correctly.

AWEGS72 · 05-18-2006, 02:06 PM

72 SAME AS 73? Parts place has 1973 in stock but has to order 1972 in? I see some parts interchange through the years,but not sure on this one as I dont have interchange on this part.

Werewolf · 05-18-2006, 04:08 PM

I don't think so; '73 uses the new column with the ignition built in. Fairly different if memory serves.

Longhorn Man · 05-18-2006, 04:51 PM

You only need the springs most likely. The dealer should have them, they are like 39 cents each or something.

05-18-2006, 01:19 PM	#1
AWEGS72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GREEN BAY,WI Posts: 91	Turnsignal switch does not cancel itself My turnsignal switch on but will not click off after I have turned a corner. It used to only do it when for LH turns. Then the other day something clicked inside and now it does the same thing for RH turns. So now I have to remember to cancel it every turn. What is the problem? Thanks in advance Andy

05-18-2006, 01:30 PM	#2
Medicanman71 Account Suspended Join Date: May 2005 Location: Where the Wild Things Are Posts: 696	Re: Turnsignal switch does not cancel itself Sounds like it could me the Turn signal return-nut sorry, idk

05-18-2006, 01:36 PM	#3
john member #16 Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Yuba City Ca. Posts: 3,618	Re: Turnsignal switch does not cancel itself Sounds like the cancelling springs are broken. Pull steering wheel to replace. Sorry no pic but parts house should have them. __________________ john http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/showgroups.php board vendors http://www.flickr.com/photos/1745471...7602865984234/

05-18-2006, 01:39 PM	#4
sdmahr Registered User Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: South Texas....the Valley Posts: 199	Re: Turnsignal switch does not cancel itself Head to any auto parts store and get a turn signal cam kit. Get the complete kit with springs etc. Remove the steering wheel horn button and install. When I took mine apart it was a mess. No springs, plastic sleeve on shaft was worn down, (has ribs that contact the springs for cancelling). In your case, it sounds like the spring holder and/or springs are worn out. Pay close attention to how it comes apart.....instructions with the kit are for wasting paper ! Kit is about 10-15 bucks if memory serves me correctly. GOOD LUCK !

05-18-2006, 01:37 PM	#5
AWEGS72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GREEN BAY,WI Posts: 91	Re: Turnsignal switch does not cancel itself I see LMC lists a Canceling cam. $9.95. I think I'll check with GMC Paul's first though.

05-18-2006, 01:52 PM	#6
Green Machine Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Estherville, Iowa Posts: 3,371	Re: Turnsignal switch does not cancel itself If you get lucky, you jus tneed to replace the little spings, just fixed my right side the other day, that was all it was, simple and cheap. __________________ 1968 C10 307 3spd Long Fleet ------ http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=201103 1970 C10 305 Super T10 Long Fleet --- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=202285 1971 C20 383 TH350 Dana Posi ----- http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=206894 2001 GMC Sierra 1500 C3 6.0

05-18-2006, 01:58 PM	#7
Orange Licensed to Thrill! Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Northwest, GA Posts: 1,673	Re: Turnsignal switch does not cancel itself It looks something like this (not exact part)... They have them on the HELP! aisle in the parts store if I remember correctly. __________________ 1971 GMC.Lowered. Overdrive. Orange. Krue's excellent FAQ Index.

05-18-2006, 02:06 PM	#8
AWEGS72 Registered User Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: GREEN BAY,WI Posts: 91	Re: Turnsignal switch does not cancel itself 72 SAME AS 73? Parts place has 1973 in stock but has to order 1972 in? I see some parts interchange through the years,but not sure on this one as I dont have interchange on this part.

05-18-2006, 04:08 PM	#9
Werewolf Woof? Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Raleigh, NC Posts: 276	Re: Turnsignal switch does not cancel itself I don't think so; '73 uses the new column with the ignition built in. Fairly different if memory serves. __________________ 1968 LWB CST BB 2004 Avalanche Z71 LT3. 2003 S-10 ZR2 (hers). 1997 Astro 1992 Caprice wagon, 500k stock miles. Nursing wounds after a bad wreck. 1997 Saturn - need gas mileage from something!

05-18-2006, 04:51 PM	#10
Longhorn Man its all about the +6 inches Join Date: Jan 2001 Location: Hilliard Ohio Posts: 2,693	Re: Turnsignal switch does not cancel itself You only need the springs most likely. The dealer should have them, they are like 39 cents each or something.

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