<VV> 65-66 turn signal switches

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I've only had problems with the canceling arms and the corresponding canceling ring on the steering wheel, those pesky three little pins. The main part of the switch is usually just dirty. BTW that canceling arm piece cost a lot less than the whole switch.

Ned



-----Original Message-----
From: Marc Sheridan <sheridanma1966 at gmail.com>
To: Virtual Vairs <virtualvairs at corvair.org>
Sent: Mon, Dec 5, 2011 11:04 am
Subject: Re: <VV> 65-66 turn signal switches


I replaced the turn signal switch in my '66 back in 2002, with a repro from
larks that was $75. It has worked flawlessly ever since. Is it possible
hat the problem is with the cancelling cam on the steering wheel?  I did
eplace mine when I installed the new switch, but I can't remember why.
Marc Sheridan
On Mon, Dec 5, 2011 at 10:17 AM, <gswiatowy at rochester.rr.com> wrote:
> I've been having Turn Signal switch woes for years on my 65 Monza.

 Original had one brake light not lighting.
 Thgose brittle springs inside the mechanism.
 Signal yes, brake light no.

 Put one in out of an old column.
 Had to "hold" signal lever to make work, both directions.

 Bought a new re-production, not Clarks, but I'm guessing same manufacturer.
 Kept having no light situation.
 Small springs were coming out of place.

 Bought reproduction from Clarks, now have to "hold" lever when making a
 right.

 I beleive faulty design from day one, so the re-pros are not much better.

 Gary Swiatowy



 > From: "henry kaczmarek" <kaczmarek at charter.net>
 > Subject: <VV> Completed Ultra Monza in the Garage
 >
 > Turn Signal Switch: I bought my very first one from Clark's in 1987 and
 it cost 50.00.  I bought one 10 years ago from Clark's for approx 125.
  These were GM switches.  We have now put 2 turn signal switches in the car
 and neither has worked, I'm not positive of the price but they are
 CONSDERABLY LESS than 125.    My thinking takes me to the vendors no longer
 have the GM switch, and have outsourced it to some overseas outlet.
 >
 > One was taken from an original column and placed  in my Monza and it
 worked perfectly, so there are no wiring/ground issues in the car, or
 flasher issues.
 >
 > Needless to say, I'm in the market for a couple of Turn Signal switches.
  Would Prefer NOS, or very lightly used, i.e. Plastic isn't already
 discolored and aged to the point of failure that are KNOWN GM. (65-66
 Style).
 >
 > Also in the Market for an NOS 2 Speed Wiper Switch.   Will pay market
 prices.
 >
 > Will keep the list advised of progress.  I'll be driving the Monza to
 work tomorrow if the weather is nice, and I'm sure Steele's tech gurus will
 want to take a look at the weatherstripping.  I'm not sure who makes the
 seals, so I won't speculate. All I know is Steele doesn't.
 >
 >
 > Pictures will be on my FB page soon.
 >
 > Best Regards
 > HANK
 >


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