is there anyway to fix turn signal return?

austin · Post by **austin** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 1:35 pm

im just wondering if anyone has came up with a way to fix problem of the turn signal switch not returning

i know at least 90% of our trucks have this problem

Post by **FORDification** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 2:24 pm

It's a simple fix....you simply need to replace the turn signal cam under the steering wheel, available in the Help section at most auto parts stores.

Here's how that works:

There's a clip-on eccentric on the back side of the steering wheel:

This eccentric pushes on the plastic arms of the turn signal cam to return it to the center position when you straighten the wheel out after making your turn. However, the plastic gets brittle with age and the arm breaks off, meaning the eccentric has no way of turning the signal switch off.

austin · Post by **austin** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 3:55 pm

just curios how long will this new cam last before it breaks again? do they make them out of better plastic now?

Post by **FORDification** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 3:59 pm

Depends on how often you use your turn signals!

You have to remember that the plastic is probably the original, so it' 40 +/- years old. It's bound to happen. I'll bet a new one will outlast a lot of other things on your truck.

austin · Post by **austin** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 4:09 pm

i use my signals all the time i worry about somebody hitting my rear bumper when i have turn on the chester hill

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Fri Oct 09, 2009 10:06 pm

it depends on where its made at. chinese will not last as long as american made stuff.

rlgrantjr · Post by **rlgrantjr** » Tue Oct 13, 2009 2:03 pm

I replaced my TS cam this summer and it was easy to do. But, I had to bend the contact wires on the new piece
so that the switch would work properly. It takes a few tries to get right but once you get past that it should work
fine. Some folks don't want to go through that and just buy a new switch, though they cost a lot more than just
the cam.

sideoilerfe · Post by **sideoilerfe** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 8:12 pm

austin wrote:...

i know at least 90% of are trucks have this problem

Not true. Mine work without problems. Like mentioned above, replace the cam and you're good to go. B y the way, it is "our" not "are".

papabug71 · Post by **papabug71** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 8:19 pm

sideoilerfe, You must be the 10% !!

I pulled a mint turn signal cam out of my 69 parts truck. It lasted about 2 blocks. I have trained myself to turn the signal lights off over the years. I dont need a cam

Mohillbilly · Post by **Mohillbilly** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 9:18 pm

brandon.k · Post by **brandon.k** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 9:58 pm

Mine spends most of its time telling everybody that im turning left when im really not.

papabug71 · Post by **papabug71** » Wed Oct 21, 2009 10:03 pm

brandon.k wrote:Mine spends most of its time telling everybody that im turning left when im really not.

Guilty as well. My flasher is probably thinkin' "Man, this is a long turn lane" !

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 12:04 am

hand signals. or nothing. usually nothing.

bigredball90 · Post by **bigredball90** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 11:48 am

i hate it when I turn it off only to push it to far and start blinkin the other way

fordman · Post by **fordman** » Thu Oct 22, 2009 12:08 pm

truthfully these cmas even the ford original parts break off after a few uses. atleast mine did and it was a nos part back in 1982 it snapped right off in just a few days. so that tells you how long i have had my hand hanging out the window.

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