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Towards the end of last year's driving season sometimes I had to hold the turn signal lever down to keep the turn signal working, typically just when turning to the left. Is this a sign that the entire turn signal switch needs to be replaced, or could it be some other part in there? I have the steering column out of the car now, so now is the time to do this fix. But, I'm not too sure just how far I should go in replacing things. Any advice would sure be appreciated.
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Re: 1964 turn signal switch problem
Unlike the earlier models where the cancel assy is a separate part, I believe the midyears switch and cancel assy are all one piece. -
Re: 1964 turn signal switch problem
Hello Mark,
Since I just finished rebuilding my '64 steering column, I can say that the canceling cam portion of the turn signal mechanism can be replaced. Corvette Central sells a repair plate for '64 to '66 Corvettes without telescopic steering. It sells for $7.95 and the part number is 592055. Contact them at 1-800-345-4122. Let me know if you have any other questions, I'd be glad to help you out. My email address is jwest@oppd.com or jb.west@cox.net.
Best Regards,
James West
Omaha, NE.
NCRS #18379
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Re: 1964 turn signal switch problem
James,
Thanks for the information on the repair plate. Just wondering though if you were having the same sort of problem with the turn signal before your repair that I am (having to keep pressure on the turn signal lever to keep the turn signal working)? The turn signals cancel just fine - its just keeping them blinking that's my problem.
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Re: 1964 turn signal switch problem
Mark,
My steering column problems went much deeper than the turn signal mechanism. I will say that it also did not want work when making a left hand turn. I had to hold the turn signal stalk down when making a left hand turn. I will cancel now after the work described below. Can't say if it was out of adjustment or what.
I had to completely disassemble the steering column assembly to replace the steering column mast or tube due to two of the tangs were broken off that lock all the turn signal and horn assembly in place. If even one of the tangs are broken off, the steering wheel and hub will wobble or have a loose condition. Enough about what I went through. In your case, after several years of service, the plastic cam that is attached to the steering wheel hub and contacts the turn signal mechanism and cancels or turns off the turn signal may have worn down the cancelling mechanism to the point that it won't cancel any more. It also might be out of alignment, cracked or even broken off. Best thing to do is to pull the steering wheel and hub and inspect both the canceling cam and the turn signal mechanism for any thing being loose or broken. Again, write back if you have anymore questions. You want, E-mail me and I'll give you my phone number if you want to talk about it further. I find it easier to explain over the phone than trying to type it out and make it sense.
Regards,
James West
NCRS #18379
'64 Corvette #9258Comment
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