Directional switch return to off, New switch - still not returning Options

[North Coast Jim]

Changed out both the Directional switch and the Wiper switch in the 914 a week or so ago. Seems to be working fine EXCEPT - the wiper return to off capability still doesn't work.

I have the following steering wheel, part number 914-347-8041, a hard plastic phenolic ?? wheel with the following return post, see pics. Seems the return post isn't long enough to mate with the switch mechanism. Is it broken off or is there another part I should be looking for ??

I've scoured the World for previous posts on this subject to no avail. Or maybe I'm still a rooking at looking

Thanks all

[JamesM]

Buy about 20 turn signal switches from as many different manufactures as possible and you might find one that doesn't completely suck out of the whole batch if you are lucky. Granted it will still suck it just might not suck so bad that it actually does what it is supposed to. At least that has been my experience with all the garbage repo turn signal switches being sold today.


You may be able to increase your chances of success by replacing the canceling ring on the wheel itself as they tend to have a grove worn in them after 45 years but bottom line the switches themselves are just being manufactured with horrible tolerances.

Surprisingly of all the sources i have tried so far the Meyle branded ones have been the worst. Good luck! If you find a good supply let me know as i am still looking.