Turn Signal not canceling?
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Turn Signal not canceling?
its it just my clk or when signaling right, after making the right turn, the signal does not cancel. The left is fine and cancels after the turn, but the right isnt???? thanks in advance
Last edited by CurYousGee; Dec 10, 2005 at 08:53 PM.
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turn signal not cancelling
it could be the plastic mechanism is wearing out.
A friend of mine owns a W201 and would always "click" the turn signal on for all the turns, by 60K miles his was worn and wouldn't self cancel after the turns. Living in SF, you make lots of turns...
I use the "lane change" position without clicking it all the way so as to not wear out the turn signal mechanism. As a result, I've never had to replace that part on any of my cars.
My oldest car has 118K on the clock and it the turn signal works like new. When I'm going to make U-turns or parallel parking, I'll click it into position for that situation to free up my hands and concentration.
Most all mfgr's have used plastic parts since the 60's, it isn't unique to MB.
A friend of mine owns a W201 and would always "click" the turn signal on for all the turns, by 60K miles his was worn and wouldn't self cancel after the turns. Living in SF, you make lots of turns...
I use the "lane change" position without clicking it all the way so as to not wear out the turn signal mechanism. As a result, I've never had to replace that part on any of my cars.
My oldest car has 118K on the clock and it the turn signal works like new. When I'm going to make U-turns or parallel parking, I'll click it into position for that situation to free up my hands and concentration.
Most all mfgr's have used plastic parts since the 60's, it isn't unique to MB.
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Originally Posted by CurYousGee
hey hal, what is the lane change position your talking about?
When you let go, it goes back to the off position from the spring load. I do it with my finger tips - I can still keep my hand/palm on the wheel.
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ah i see....how unfortunate...my car only has 54k miles, my accord as almost 200K and i had it since hischool...and the turn signal cancels like new....oh well thanks anyways ....
