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Old 12-22-2004, 02:34 PM
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Lightbulb Turn Signal Modification

Sledge & Tryce:

I tried the method that Frank recommended to you and I couldn't get it to work for me. Maybe my turn signal mechanism is different than yours. I found that I needed more material to the outside of the hub ring to make contact with the sensor tabs. So, I used a 5/32" wheel collar for R/C airplanes to make the cancelling pin thicker. It has a built in set screw.
Even after I added the collar it would not release the left turn signal. I knew it was making contact. I had to also remove the snap ring on the turn signal assembly and put a little grease on the shaft that the turn signal arm rides on, right behind the snap ring. You have to be very careful if you remove the assembly completely. There is a large spring and the sensor tabs that will need to be put back into place. Its kind of tricky. Use a small screwdriver to push the sensor tabs back into postion while installing the arm on the shaft. The grease did the trick! The arm and shaft are not polished smooth. Self-cancelling turn signals now work!
Hope this helps you and anyone else doing this procedure.
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