turn signal automatic shut off

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matt1994xj

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Houghton, MI

• Mar 18, 2008

• #1

So sometime sunday the mechanism in the steering wheel that shuts the turn signal off after you turn the wheel failed. It doesn't shut off when i turn to the left but it does turn off when i turn to the right. Anyone know how to fix this?

 

mcnamaag

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Red Lion, PA

• Mar 19, 2008

• #2

Replace the turn signal switch. Not to hard of a job.

 

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cambosoup99

NAXJA Forum User

Location

florida

• Mar 19, 2008

• #3

not hard of a job if you know how to do it......with that said.

in order to change it u need special tools to remove your steering wheel and the lock plate so you can get to the internals of the column.

i had to do this on my 92 xj, maybe newer models are easier to get to.

 

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matt1994xj

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Houghton, MI

• Mar 19, 2008

• #4

well i have a steering wheel puller. what is required to take off the lock plate?

 

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85xjproject

NAXJA Forum User

Location

longueuil(canada)

• Mar 20, 2008

• #5

um should he not replace the cancelling cam instead? you know the white plastic ring inside the colunm? they tend to break...

 

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matt1994xj

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Houghton, MI

• Mar 21, 2008

• #6

anyone else have any input? the turn signals do work, just doesnt shut off when turning left. is the canceling cam easier to change than the turn signal switch? a canceling cam also sounds cheaper.

 

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wim hoppenbrouwers

NAXJA Forum User

Location

Netherlands europe

• Mar 21, 2008

• #7

matt1994xj said:

anyone else have any input? the turn signals do work, just doesnt shut off when turning left. is the canceling cam easier to change than the turn signal switch? a canceling cam also sounds cheaper.

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Hallo. I had the same problem. Easy fix,probably it is one of the two little springs. Sometimes they are broken.
Look at the write up from 5 days ago: the 88 switch ignition lock removal (writ up).:yelclap:
Shelbyluvv made nice pics. on #9 you can see one of the springs. You can also make your own tools for this job,if you are handy.

 

Last edited: Mar 21, 2008