Turn signal lever 1992 problems
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Turn signal lever 1992 problems
First the right signal will not engage and simply flops back down. Left signal works but won't disengage unless it is a distinct left turn. It won't dis-engage if it is a simple lane change. A return spring? Any tutorials from the Forum? Help!
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You could just need one or both of these parts , you have to take it apart to see whats broke.......WW
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1969-1996.html
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1990-1996.html
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You could just need one or both of these parts , you have to take it apart to see whats broke.......WW
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1969-1996.html
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1990-1996.html
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1969-1996.html
http://www.ecklerscorvette.com/corve...1990-1996.html
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Wow! Do I need to drop the column to get to the cam and return springs? I have one of the caps that snap on behind the turn signal lever off but the actual column sleeve is a mystery to me. Steering wheel is off but I don't see any easy means of pulling off the cover sleeve to get to the cam and springs! Help!
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Wow! Do I need to drop the column to get to the cam and return springs? I have one of the caps that snap on behind the turn signal lever off but the actual column sleeve is a mystery to me. Steering wheel is off but I don't see any easy means of pulling off the cover sleeve to get to the cam and springs! Help!
Some of what to expect is in this link but NOT all:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...pictorial.html
"Tom400CFI" posted this "tutorial" a while back for ignition lock replacement but you need to do similar:
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You do NOT need to drop the column. You need snap ring pliers to remove the coil, a compressor to compress the lock plate to remove the wire ring that retains the lock plate. Everything below that should be very straight forward. I used to have a link to a very good assembly tutorial but it's gone away quite some time ago.
Some of what to expect is in this link but NOT all:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...pictorial.html
"Tom400CFI" posted this "tutorial" a while back for ignition lock replacement but you need to do similar:
GM How to Replace Ignition Lock Cylinder - YouTube
Some of what to expect is in this link but NOT all:
http://forums.corvetteforum.com/c4-t...pictorial.html
"Tom400CFI" posted this "tutorial" a while back for ignition lock replacement but you need to do similar:
GM How to Replace Ignition Lock Cylinder - YouTube
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Wow! That was a great tutorial! Got alll the stuff taken apart to find out that it is a tab on the multi-function housing. Bummer. Went ahead and through in the new cam and springs for good measure since I had it apart. Time to talk to my Corvette guy in Fremont NE. At least I am lucky enough to have a Corvette salvage yard only 20 miles away! Learned a lot today though and even though the problem is not fixed yet...I can help out any Corvette owners with similar problemss around here.
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After taking everything apart, I found a piece of what is an aluminum casting. It is from the "square" shaped housing that the turn signal arm goes into. When I had the lock plate off, the signals work fine manually. It is quite simply a broken piece of the assembly that triggers the pivot. I also noticed that I can not turn on my brights either. I wish it had been something a little more common! The wipers function fine so it must be the piece of the casting from the top part of the "multi-funtion" box that surrounds the signal arm base.
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