Turn signal not cancelling, Replaced signal switch and ring but no luck. Options

[Drewbdd]

Turn signal won’t cancel. Tried new signal switch and cancellation ring.

[frank_c]

Sharing my experience on this topic.

I had the same problem with my car when I first acquired it (in my case, the turn signal would not cancel when turning to the right). The issue was a faulty aftermarket switch where the white plastic tab on the switch that extends out to the center when the turn signal switch is engaged would fall down when the switch was placed in the upper (right) position (see circled area in photo below). This would prevent the 'tang' on the cancel ring from contacting the tab on the switch when the steering wheel spun back counter-clockwise after the turn. I tried applying some grease to the tab mechanism to prevent it from falling down, but that only worked sometimes.

Red circle area shows the white tab that extends out when turn signal is engaged.


So I purchased a new switch (aftermarket is only option) which did not have the issue noted above, but the tab when pushed by the tang in either direction would not cancel the turn signal switch. I tried canceling the switch manually with the steering wheel removed and found that pushing the tab in the cancel direction took significant pressure to get it to move (I thought it was going to break), but even when moved it would not cancel the switch. It simply appeared that the switch was poorly manufactured. Lubricating the moving parts did not help.

I then ordered a used OEM switch from an eBay seller. The turn signal stalk is a bit worn, but the switch works perfectly, and has a much smoother feel than the aftermarket part. Oh, and the male spade connectors on both aftermarket switches were made from a very thin metal which resulted in a very loose fit with the female connection under the steering column (the connector had to be taped together to prevent them from separating). The connectors on the OEM switch fit snugly as they should.

Hope this helps.