Turn signal issues

[jwshira]

The turn signal stalk will "latch" down for a right turn, but will not latch when pushed up for a left hand turn. After turning right, it will cancel as it should, but for a left turn, I have to hold the stalk up while turning and then just release it to cancel the blinker.
Pulled the wheel and can see the "ears", and the lug looks to be in good shape.
Any idea what's causing this? Is there a fix short of replacing the turn signal assembly?

[Mark IV]

Here are the details: https://www.craigscobras.com/tips/blinker/

If you so need a new signal switch assembly, we supply a good quality unit at a reasonable price. Some repro units are over $400.00, some absolutely junk switches can be had for $50.00. Ours is $134.40. rick@autoventureusa.net

[jwshira]

I’ve seen that post, but the cancelling part isn’t the problem. If I can push the lever down(right turn) and it stays down until I complete the turn, but when I lift the lever(left turn) and it drops back to center as soon as I take my hand away, is that a n adjustment issue, or is the switch mechanism bad?

[eschaider]

The reason you are having this problem is the SPF switch does not score high on the quality scale. Buy a good quality, new switch from Rick and be done with this issue.

[jwshira]

Well, I'm sure Rick sells nice stuff, but the "low quality" SPF switch has worked quite well for 13 years now, and for all I know, may still be working well, just suffering from a minor maladjustment.
Throwing a new part at every issue that arises is certainly one way to approach things, but I sort of prefer to see if I can work out whether or not a new part is truly needed before I start to R&R.
If anyone out there can provide a little more thoughtful insight regarding whether the symptoms I described indicate an adjustment issue or an actual failure of a 13 year old "low quality"part, I'd appreciate the input.