 New Turn Signal Column Switch ( update ), New problem |
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| jim_hoyland |
 Jan 15 2025, 07:18 PM
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Get that VIN ?  Group: Members Posts: 9,686 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California 
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I just received this replacement turn signal switch and noticed it a little different; the original switch has two copper bat wings on the top. The replacement only has one.
1. Is this gonna be a problem ? 2. What are the copper bat wings for ? Attached thumbnail(s) 
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| FL000 |
Jan 15 2025, 08:43 PM
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Member Group: Members Posts: 447 Joined: 31-January 12 From: Lancaster, CA Member No.: 14,076 Region Association: Southern California
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Hey Jim,
Pretty sure the wing is for the horn. In theory should work with one if that is how it was made (not defective) but can’t say from experience. |
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| 914Sixer |
Jan 16 2025, 12:56 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 9,119 Joined: 17-January 05 From: San Angelo Texas Member No.: 3,457 Region Association: Southwest Region
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Even original SWF ones went to single tang in the late 1990's, so yours is correct.
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| dr914@autoatlanta.com |
Jan 16 2025, 01:45 PM
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914 Guru Group: Members Posts: 8,161 Joined: 3-January 07 From: atlanta georgia Member No.: 7,418 Region Association: None |
72-74 HAD TWO FINGERS, 75 76 AND 76-81 924 HAD ONE FINGER FOR THE HORN CONTACT. EVERYTHING HAS BEEN SUPERSEDED TO THE ONE FINGER
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| jim_hoyland |
Apr 24 2025, 04:50 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,686 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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I have the new aftermarket turnsignal switch installed and it’s working fine except for the signal cancelling mechanism doesn’t return the switch.
I have manually push the switch arm after making a turn. The steering wheel is properly aligned; I wonder if others had this problem |
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| barefoot |
Apr 25 2025, 06:55 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,366 Joined: 19-March 13 From: Charleston SC Member No.: 15,673 Region Association: South East States
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Mine won't self cancel unless I make a substantial turn of the wheel. Can't remember if the 70 model I had any yrs ago had that problem.
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| FlacaProductions |
Apr 25 2025, 07:52 AM
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Senior Member Group: Members Posts: 1,903 Joined: 24-November 17 From: LA Member No.: 21,628 Region Association: Southern California
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Make sure the 4 slot head screws that hold the switch inside the column aren't over tight. they're there to hold it in place - not hold it down. Also make sure they're evenly tight. One corner tighter than the other makes it crooked and it'll bind.
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| jim_hoyland |
Apr 25 2025, 01:31 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,686 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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QUOTE(FlacaProductions @ Apr 25 2025, 06:52 AM)  Make sure the 4 slot head screws that hold the switch inside the column aren't over tight. they're there to hold it in place - not hold it down. Also make sure they're evenly tight. One corner tighter than the other makes it crooked and it'll bind. Tried that, no change; the switch is the Beatle replacement, looks the same except for the single horn contact. And, I can hear a click after completing a turn, but the switch lever won’t rerun ??? |
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| jim_hoyland |
Apr 25 2025, 03:44 PM
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Get that VIN ? Group: Members Posts: 9,686 Joined: 1-May 03 From: Sunset Beach, CA Member No.: 643 Region Association: Southern California
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Came across this post re the same issue: http://www.914world.com/bbs2/index.php?sho...=320581&hl=
@North Coast Jim |
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