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

[Steven J. Serenska]

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