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| | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 42 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 42 | Should the turn signal switch center it self without the stalk. Mine stalk has to be exactly centered for the brake lights to work. The post fits in the switch as it should. Thanks, Bob Giles | | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | not quite clear just what you're saying Bob, except the signal units do have some springs and detents in them that should positively locate the 'off' position, and if the switch isn't moving correctly it could affect the brake lights you should pull the wheel and take a look - see if the springs and pawls shown here are all intact, the coil springs are important to proper operation Bill | | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 42 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 42 | Thanks for the advice.
The mechanical part seems to be working fine. The electrical part doesn't feel like it has any detents. If its not exactly centered, no brake lights on one side or the other. I think this "new" switch is faulty. | | | | | Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 Cruising in the Passing Lane | | Cruising in the Passing Lane Joined: Jul 2001 Posts: 3,887 | the switch itself has no real detents it's just a sliding set of contacts, the mechanics in the cup is what positions it, at 'center' the mechanical parts should 'detent' and the lever shouldn't be able to be either side of that to confuse the switch, in the center/off position, there should be no play, if there is something is worn
Bill | | | | | Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 Extreme Gabster | | Extreme Gabster Joined: May 2001 Posts: 7,438 | "If its not exactly centered, no brake lights on one side or the other. I think this "new" switch is faulty."
If you are talking about a factory type switch that is how it is supposed to work. When pushed down you should get a brake light on the right and a flashing light on the left. And the opposite when the lever is pushed up. | | | | | Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 565 'Bolter | | 'Bolter Joined: Jun 2003 Posts: 565 | My old one did this. It did not mechanically center itself after turning. Not being centered would cause one or the other brake lights to not work. I installed some indicator lights under the dash wired to the brake lights so I could tell when the switch was centerd correctly. Replaced some of the old mechanical switch parts, cleaned and lubed the rest and everythings good now.
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| | | | | Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 42 Wrench Fetcher | | Wrench Fetcher Joined: Dec 2006 Posts: 42 | Life is good, replaced the switch and problem solved. Got a price from Shee-mar and Jim Carter. Both switches were made off shore with JC being half. | | |
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