Quick turn signal question
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7th Gear
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From: Evansville IN
Quick turn signal question
I have a '68. If my turn signal lever won't lock in place when signaling for a left turn what part do I need? Is that the Cancelling Cam? or is there something else?
Thanks
Thanks
Le Mans Master
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You need a new Turn Signal Switch here's one for a 69-76... yours is different, (67-68), but you get the idea of what it looks like.
http://www.corvette-paragon.com/cata...4-96CBD68FE7B1
GUSTO
Big G... I wasn't sure why they didn't have a listing for 67-68, that does explain it. Is it possible to use the '66 ?
http://www.corvette-paragon.com/cata...4-96CBD68FE7B1
GUSTO
Big G... I wasn't sure why they didn't have a listing for 67-68, that does explain it. Is it possible to use the '66 ?
Last edited by GUSTO14; Sep 22, 2005 at 01:27 PM.
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7th Gear
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From: Evansville IN
Ok. Just for clarification. The "turn signal switch" is entirely responsible for locking the lever in place when signaling?
If so does anyone know if a repair would be possible if my only problem is the lever not locking in place when I push it down for a left turn?
Thanks
If so does anyone know if a repair would be possible if my only problem is the lever not locking in place when I push it down for a left turn?
Thanks
Team Owner
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The switch has flexible "barbs" that hook onto the actuating arm. The cancelling cam is a separate piece that unlocks the "barbs" when it hits them.
You need the switch.
Order on for a 68 Bonneville with cornering lights. Other than the extra three wires for the cornering lights, it's a drop in replacement. I just clipped the extra wires (they use separate wires and connector from the semi-circular turn signal connector). It's hard to describe, but it really is a drop in. Contact Shee-Mar and have a $130 ready. Your other option is to learn how to injection mold plastic in your basement... The switch is really not service-friendly. I tried to tear mine apart and broke it into several non-repairable pieces.
The Bonneville switch is a good alternative, IMO. Search the forums for "shee-mar" or "Bonneville switch" and you'll find a thread about this.
You need the switch.
Order on for a 68 Bonneville with cornering lights. Other than the extra three wires for the cornering lights, it's a drop in replacement. I just clipped the extra wires (they use separate wires and connector from the semi-circular turn signal connector). It's hard to describe, but it really is a drop in. Contact Shee-Mar and have a $130 ready. Your other option is to learn how to injection mold plastic in your basement... The switch is really not service-friendly. I tried to tear mine apart and broke it into several non-repairable pieces.
The Bonneville switch is a good alternative, IMO. Search the forums for "shee-mar" or "Bonneville switch" and you'll find a thread about this.
Racer
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From: Champlin Minnesota
On my '77 I thought I had a broken cancelling cam cause it wouldn't engage the turn signal without holding it down. Bought a new turn signal switch, then disasembled the steering column down to turn signal switch. What I found was the screw that connects the signal lever to the plastic switch was loose...put some loctite on it and tightened up, no problems to date with turn signal. Moral of the story, take it apart before you buy the part.
Le Mans Master
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From: Austin Texas
Originally Posted by GUSTO14
You need a new Turn Signal Switch here's one for a 69-76... yours is different, (67-68), but you get the idea of what it looks like.
http://www.corvette-paragon.com/cata...4-96CBD68FE7B1
GUSTO
Big G... I wasn't sure why they didn't have a listing for 67-68, that does explain it. Is it possible to use the '66 ?
http://www.corvette-paragon.com/cata...4-96CBD68FE7B1
GUSTO
Big G... I wasn't sure why they didn't have a listing for 67-68, that does explain it. Is it possible to use the '66 ?
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Le Mans Master
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Years ago, these things, in particular the cancelling "barbs", were notorious for breaking off in especially cold weather. The quality of the plastic has gotten much better and I haven't actually broken one in a long time. (Of course I moved away from the frozen tundra, but that's another story.) This is all the more reason to get as new of a switch as you can... it will last much longer...
GUSTO
GUSTO
Team Owner
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The Shee-Mar Bonneville switches are re-pops. I would call them at least equivalent to the Delco part in quality...
When I ordered mine (several months ago), they only had about 25 left.
Here's that thread from a while ago. Good thread. Should be pinned... http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...mar&forum_id=3
When I ordered mine (several months ago), they only had about 25 left.
Here's that thread from a while ago. Good thread. Should be pinned... http://forums.corvetteforum.com/show...mar&forum_id=3
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7th Gear
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From: Evansville IN
Thanks a lot everyone.
I will take apart the steering column and make sure there isn't something going on that is fixable, which there's probably not so I'll then be giving shee-mar a call. I read the turn signal thread posted above and it sounds good to me.
Appreciate the help.
I will take apart the steering column and make sure there isn't something going on that is fixable, which there's probably not so I'll then be giving shee-mar a call. I read the turn signal thread posted above and it sounds good to me.
Appreciate the help.
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The signal lever not cancelling is a different problem than "won't lock in place".....you guys should read the post more carefully. The cancelling cam will not fix your problem. You most likely need a turn signal actuator plate. '69 - '79 are the same, not sure about '68. If if not too far gone you may be able to fix with some tiny screws and gorilla glue.
Team Owner
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Originally Posted by big_G
67-68 unique, I am in the same boat... 
Originally Posted by Garys 68
Me too.
Not any more. I used my 1968 Bonneville turn signal five times this morning on the way to work.
