<VV> Q: What's the opposite of a turn signal cancel problem?

[N. Joseph Potts]

Is this the case in BOTH directions? Did this setup (hub, etc.) work
correctly until recently?
     I think I would get in there (yes, pull the steering wheel) and look
for loose screws. While the hub is off, see if the switch will hold position
(and blink) WITHOUT your holding the lever.

Joe Potts
Miami, Florida USA
1966 Corsa coupe 140hp 4-speed with A/C

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[mailto:virtualvairs-bounces at corvair.org]On Behalf Of Steven J. Serenska
Sent: Thursday, August 11, 2005 4:42 PM
To: virtualvairs at corvair.org
Subject: <VV> Q: What's the opposite of a turn signal cancel problem?


A: The problem that I have.

My 65 Monza steering wheel is developing a new problem whereby the turn
signal will not stay illuminated.  The steering wheel is
non-telescoping, but has wood wheel hub (if that matters).

When I turn on the blinker as normal, the relay will click, but nothing
blinks.  If I apply gentle pressure to the signal lever, the the lights
will blink (this allows me to operate the car safely...for the moment).
The turn signal cancel is working correctly because after making a turn,
the signal lever returns to the off position.

What things should I be looking for?  I just priced a turn signal switch
at one of the vendors, and they wanted $65 for a new one.  Given this
cost, I thought I would ask for this group's advice before embarking on
a "replace things until it works" project.

Thanks in advance for your comments.

Steven J. Serenska
'65 Monza Convertible
'66 Corsa Coupe