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R@nger · 07-06-2005, 11:16 PM

I have a slight problem..more of an inconvienance really. My turning signals are SUPER sensitive..if they are not in exactly the right spot they will blink. Also when I turn them off to take a turn after completing the turn I have to manually turn them off. There is no canceling switch. What kind of parts would I need to fix this problem and what kind of money can I expect to shell out for the parts?

By the way I've been having a blast driving my truck around!...I love this thing

I'm hooked.

Thanks alot for any comments, ideas or suggestions.

Kevin

**oldiron** · 07-06-2005, 11:22 PM

Sounds like the return springs are broken. Pull your steering wheel off and look for two springs about the the diameter of a pencil. They should have one end that is angled 90 deg from the circle, if not then it is broken. Some one should have a picture here of what they look like. Chev sells them and I think they are pretty cheap.

R@nger · 07-06-2005, 11:29 PM

That would be great if thats all it is..I'll go look for those right now.

Thank you.

**pjmoreland** · 07-06-2005, 11:46 PM

You can buy a pair of cancelling springs in the Help! section of just about any auto parts store.

R@nger · 07-07-2005, 12:03 AM

Yeah I'm not seeing any...i don't know where exactly to look but I see no springs.

I was looking online at that part and I have a question. Whats the difference between a canceling spring and a TURN SIGNAL CANCEL CAM?

oh yeah and as you can see from the last pic my emergengy flasher deal is broken

Thanks

Mongo · 07-07-2005, 12:14 AM

The differance is between the canceling spring and a Turn signal cancel cam. is that the spring is just the sping and the cam is the whole white thing that you see in you pics.

R@nger · 07-07-2005, 12:19 AM

ahhh ok. ty.

So to just replace the springs am I gonna have to get a steering wheel puller to get to where I can put those springs in?

Bob Moore · 07-07-2005, 12:56 PM

Yes

R@nger · 07-07-2005, 07:23 PM

And done...I got all my parts and steering wheel puller today and put those springs in place. Now it works like a charm...ty guys for the help.

07-06-2005, 11:16 PM	#1
R@nger Psalm 23 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 360	Turning signal issues I have a slight problem..more of an inconvienance really. My turning signals are SUPER sensitive..if they are not in exactly the right spot they will blink. Also when I turn them off to take a turn after completing the turn I have to manually turn them off. There is no canceling switch. What kind of parts would I need to fix this problem and what kind of money can I expect to shell out for the parts? By the way I've been having a blast driving my truck around!...I love this thing I'm hooked. Thanks alot for any comments, ideas or suggestions. Kevin __________________ 71 GMC Fleetside C15(cab), 3/4 ton, 350, Holley Street Avenger 570cfm carb, TH350 trans, Leaf-springs, 2WD. "Peter are you sleeping on the job? No I have a bug in my eye and I'm trying to suffocate him." - Family Guy

07-06-2005, 11:22 PM	#2
oldiron Designated Grumpy Old Man Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: arlington, washington usa Posts: 3,091	Sounds like the return springs are broken. Pull your steering wheel off and look for two springs about the the diameter of a pencil. They should have one end that is angled 90 deg from the circle, if not then it is broken. Some one should have a picture here of what they look like. Chev sells them and I think they are pretty cheap. __________________ Never let the truth get in the way of a good story 71 Chev 1/2 ton 4X4 LWB Fleetside SOLD http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=361222 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LgREwtDfaA 68 Chev 1 ton flat bed http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0bO8szzlD4A 56 Chev Handyman Wagon http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9y-6ddpBTkM http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lbLzZ7zY8wA 56 Chev Belair http://67-72chevytrucks.com/vboard/s...d.php?t=410667 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xoW0Ei7ZNIg

07-06-2005, 11:29 PM	#3
R@nger Psalm 23 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 360	That would be great if thats all it is..I'll go look for those right now. Thank you. __________________ 71 GMC Fleetside C15(cab), 3/4 ton, 350, Holley Street Avenger 570cfm carb, TH350 trans, Leaf-springs, 2WD. "Peter are you sleeping on the job? No I have a bug in my eye and I'm trying to suffocate him." - Family Guy

07-07-2005, 12:03 AM	#5
R@nger Psalm 23 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 360	Yeah I'm not seeing any...i don't know where exactly to look but I see no springs. I was looking online at that part and I have a question. Whats the difference between a canceling spring and a TURN SIGNAL CANCEL CAM? oh yeah and as you can see from the last pic my emergengy flasher deal is broken Thanks __________________ 71 GMC Fleetside C15(cab), 3/4 ton, 350, Holley Street Avenger 570cfm carb, TH350 trans, Leaf-springs, 2WD. "Peter are you sleeping on the job? No I have a bug in my eye and I'm trying to suffocate him." - Family Guy Last edited by R@nger; 07-07-2005 at 12:13 AM.

07-07-2005, 12:14 AM	#6
Mongo YES_____NO Join Date: Jul 1999 Location: Somewhere in the vicinity of betelgeuse Posts: 7,351	The differance is between the canceling spring and a Turn signal cancel cam. is that the spring is just the sping and the cam is the whole white thing that you see in you pics. __________________ People many not remember what you said or what you did, but they will remember the way you made them feel. - unknown Cause, remember: no matter where you go... there you are. - Buckaroo Banzai 1984 Help support the board Last edited by Mongo; 07-07-2005 at 12:14 AM.

07-06-2005, 11:46 PM	#4
pjmoreland Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: CA Posts: 5,289	You can buy a pair of cancelling springs in the Help! section of just about any auto parts store.

07-07-2005, 12:19 AM	#7
R@nger Psalm 23 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 360	ahhh ok. ty. So to just replace the springs am I gonna have to get a steering wheel puller to get to where I can put those springs in? __________________ 71 GMC Fleetside C15(cab), 3/4 ton, 350, Holley Street Avenger 570cfm carb, TH350 trans, Leaf-springs, 2WD. "Peter are you sleeping on the job? No I have a bug in my eye and I'm trying to suffocate him." - Family Guy Last edited by R@nger; 07-07-2005 at 12:39 AM.

07-07-2005, 12:56 PM	#8
Bob Moore Registered User Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Tacoma WA Posts: 1,365	Yes __________________ 67 C-20 LWB, tilt, speed alert, vac, 454, T400 67 C-10 SWB, factory air with more to follow

07-07-2005, 07:23 PM	#9
R@nger Psalm 23 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 360	And done...I got all my parts and steering wheel puller today and put those springs in place. Now it works like a charm...ty guys for the help. __________________ 71 GMC Fleetside C15(cab), 3/4 ton, 350, Holley Street Avenger 570cfm carb, TH350 trans, Leaf-springs, 2WD. "Peter are you sleeping on the job? No I have a bug in my eye and I'm trying to suffocate him." - Family Guy



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