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Dec 1, 2023 | 06:04 PM

Ken Files

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'68 turn signal switch

A friend has a 1968 Corvette that he has to hold the turn signal switch lever or it will center on it's own. He had a new switch installed, and the problem is still there, but now on a right turn, when before changing the switch, it was the left turn that he had to hold the lever to keep the signal light working.
I asked if the steering column bearings seemed to be loose and he said they are tight.

Any ideas what might be the cause?

Thank you,
Ken

Dec 1, 2023 | 07:43 PM

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Is my vette stock?? HAHA

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I would ask who did the work and what is their experience with old cars. I would think its installed incorrectly

Dec 2, 2023 | 10:48 AM

kansas123

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How is the orientation of the steering wheel, does it look 'straight'?

Dec 2, 2023 | 11:15 AM

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There was an issue years ago with a vendor selling rag joints that were 180 degrees off.

Dec 3, 2023 | 05:14 AM

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As I remember driving a 68 Corvette back in 1980 the turn signal did not return to it center position. You had to manually switch it back to the neutral position.