how to fix turn signal?

[joaks]

If I am preparing to turn left, this what happens:
Start off with the car going straight
Turn on turn signal
Begin to turn
*turn signal turns off*

So the signal will disengage while I turn instead of when I am straightening out. It will turn off when straightening out but I need it to stay on longer. Does anyone have any suggestions on where to start with this?

 

[dishdude]

Most turn signal switches now have the cancel mechanism built right into the switch. Take the column covers off and usually the whole switch is just held in with a couple screws and a wiring harness.

 

[Bob Woods]

BEWARE THE AIR BAG IT CAN HURT YOU

 

[joaks]

Originally Posted By: Bob Woods
BEWARE THE AIR BAG IT CAN HURT YOU


Yeah, just looked into this further. Some cars it plugs right in. Mine I need to remove air bag and steering wheel. This is gonna be a pain. Maybe I can talk my dad into helping

 

[user52165]

Hope you don't need a new combination switch - wipers and turn signal in same unit - not familiar with your car. But those things are big $$$.

 

[joaks]

Originally Posted By: user52165
Hope you don't need a new combination switch - wipers and turn signal in same unit - not familiar with your car. But those things are big $$$.


Yeah, for a new unit -just the part, not installed- is around $500 (!!!). I'm becoming a big fan of quality used parts. $75 to $150 will get me a used one from a parts dealer and I found someone parting out a car who had one for $20 but was not quite the right one for me. $500 is insane though and I'm sure the labor would be steep to go with it.