Turn signal cancel repair?
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Turn signal cancel repair?
OK, this may be a long shot, but what the heck.
During one of my steering wheel removal sessions, I broke off the little tab that cancels the turn signals when the steering wheel returns to center after a turn. Is there anyway to rebuild and or improve the sturdiness of that little tab? I'm hoping I don't have to purchase another turn signal assembly just for that little plastic tab.
Thanks in advance for any guidance.
During one of my steering wheel removal sessions, I broke off the little tab that cancels the turn signals when the steering wheel returns to center after a turn. Is there anyway to rebuild and or improve the sturdiness of that little tab? I'm hoping I don't have to purchase another turn signal assembly just for that little plastic tab.
Thanks in advance for any guidance.
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Song Huang
1984 633CSi
Last 7 of VIN: 6997383
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Last 7 of VIN: 6997383
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Re: Turn signal cancel repair?
I did that on my E30, and never can up with a durable repair. The nub is so small there's almost nothing to glue to. I tried drilling and epoxying a small piece of wire to what was left of the nubbin, but that thermoplastic resists all efforts to attach anything to it.
Ken Kanne
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Re: Turn signal cancel repair?
After you price that unit, with the OBC control integrated, you may want to look for an electrically damaged used one in order to solve your issue.
Good luck to ya!
Ray
Good luck to ya!
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Re: Turn signal cancel repair?
Song,
I have one from a seven series that might work.
It was installed in my six and everything worked.
The only problem is the push to change the OBC.
The spring lost tension and the OBC can change
display some times.
Let me know if your interested.
Bob V
I have one from a seven series that might work.
It was installed in my six and everything worked.
The only problem is the push to change the OBC.
The spring lost tension and the OBC can change
display some times.
Let me know if your interested.
Bob V
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Re: Turn signal cancel repair?
You know what, I grabbed the picture of a turn signal stalk with the OBC function, but my stalk doesn't have that! So perhaps I'll be able to get a cheaper version if I can't figure out a fix.
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Song Huang
1984 633CSi
Last 7 of VIN: 6997383
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Re: Turn signal cancel repair?
Bob, is it possible to take apart the unit and harvest the piece that broke off so I can transplant it onto my unit? Since you have the part removed from the car, I was hoping you could take a look and provide your analysis. Thanks.86_6series wrote: ↑Wed Aug 23, 2017 9:25 pm Song,
I have one from a seven series that might work.
It was installed in my six and everything worked.
The only problem is the push to change the OBC.
The spring lost tension and the OBC can change
display some times.
Let me know if your interested.
Bob V
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Song Huang
1984 633CSi
Last 7 of VIN: 6997383
Song Huang
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Last 7 of VIN: 6997383
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Re: Turn signal cancel repair?
Song,
I looked the switch over and can find no way to
harvest the pin you need. The casing is riveted
together with a glued in printed circuit.
Also tiny springs on the pin platform if taken apart
I see no way putting back together.
I looked the switch over and can find no way to
harvest the pin you need. The casing is riveted
together with a glued in printed circuit.
Also tiny springs on the pin platform if taken apart
I see no way putting back together.
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98-740i
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Re: Turn signal cancel repair?
That^^
Trying to reassemble a turn signal is like trying to sack a cat. There'll always be something escaping from the assembly.
Ken Kanne
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Re: Turn signal cancel repair?
Ok, thanks for taking a look. I'm just going to have to eventually accept this fact and pay the big $$ for a new one. Just like my... Fuel level indicator, SI board, radiator, compressor, oh I could go on and on... Love this car. Lol!86_6series wrote: ↑Thu Aug 24, 2017 1:37 am Song,
I looked the switch over and can find no way to
harvest the pin you need. The casing is riveted
together with a glued in printed circuit.
Also tiny springs on the pin platform if taken apart
I see no way putting back together.
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Song Huang
1984 633CSi
Last 7 of VIN: 6997383
Song Huang
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Re: Turn signal cancel repair?
Song,
I'll sell this one I have if your interested. $75.00 shipped.
Let me know.
I'll sell this one I have if your interested. $75.00 shipped.
Let me know.
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Compatible switch?
There a switch on eBay with a part number 61311377071.
http://www.ebay.com/itm/222491532588?it ... =&vxp=mtr
Real OEM says my part number is 61311373025.
Does anyone know if these are compatible?
If I look at the plugs and the wiring on the back of the switch, it looks to be the same! Here's the picture of the back of my signal. Should I take the $100 gamble?
http://www.ebay.com/itm/222491532588?it ... =&vxp=mtr
Real OEM says my part number is 61311373025.
Does anyone know if these are compatible?
If I look at the plugs and the wiring on the back of the switch, it looks to be the same! Here's the picture of the back of my signal. Should I take the $100 gamble?
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Song Huang
1984 633CSi
Last 7 of VIN: 6997383
Song Huang
1984 633CSi
Last 7 of VIN: 6997383
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Re: Turn signal cancel repair?
Oh too late. I took the gamble.
I'll let folks know if it all works.
I'll let folks know if it all works.
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Song Huang
1984 633CSi
Last 7 of VIN: 6997383
Song Huang
1984 633CSi
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Re: Turn signal cancel repair?
FYI - I bought a new old-stock signal from "coupeking" on eBay. Installed it this morning and it's perfect! It was $85+$10 shipping and then California tax.songzunhuang wrote: ↑Fri Aug 25, 2017 7:28 pm Oh too late. I took the gamble.
I'll let folks know if it all works.
It was the identical switch! So if you need a turn signal, that seller is a good source. It says that he has a few more.
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Song Huang
1984 633CSi
Last 7 of VIN: 6997383
Song Huang
1984 633CSi
Last 7 of VIN: 6997383
Re: Turn signal cancel repair?
Excellent.
I met Peter around 1993 when I was in a cafe on a weekend morning and noticed an... inka CSL outside...
http://www.coupeking.com/
Cheers,
Ray
I met Peter around 1993 when I was in a cafe on a weekend morning and noticed an... inka CSL outside...
http://www.coupeking.com/
Cheers,
Ray
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