[DeTomaso] Turn Signal Problem

[SOBill at aol.com]

Dennis,
 
Since all four lamps and the flasher are working, the most  likely thing 
which would cause the turn signals to not work would be a high  resistance in the 
stalk turn signal switch. The Indicator lamp will not keep the  turn signals 
from flashing.
 
The electrical diagram is at  
>>>>>http://www.panteraplace.com/Electrical/TURN%20SIGNALS%20AND%20HAZARD%20WARNINGS%20(EARLY).pdf  for early cars and at  
>>>>>http://www.panteraplace.com/Electrical/TURN%20SIGNALS%20AND%20HAZARD%20WARNI
NGS%20(LATE).pdf  for late cars.
 
When I repair turn signal switches, I find the switch  contacts covered with 
old, hardened grease.
 
If you remove the switch you may be able to clear up the problem by  spraying 
the switch with electrical contact cleaner. Electrical contact  cleaner is 
available at any electronics store.
 
Here is the easy way to pull the turn signal switch:
 
 
To remove the  switch, you must drop the steering column. 
Remove one of the  steering column two rear clamp bolts completely. Go to a 
hardware store and get  two 8 x 1.25 mm x 40 mm (about 1 ½ inch) bolts. Longer 
is better. Screw one  of the new long bolts into the hole where you removed 
the first regular bolt.  Remove the second rear bolt. Screw the second long bolt 
into the second hole.  Remove the remaining two front bolts (mine are Allen 
head) and drop the column  down. The long bolts will support the column, but 
more important, they will  align the column clamp holes when you put the whole 
thing back in place with  only two hands and limited tolerance for frustration. 
Remove the screws  holding the switch cover in place. Remove the screws 
holding the switch clamp in  place. Unplug the switch harness. Put the various 
bolts, screws, and the cover  in a baggie.
 
Let me know what you find.
 
Have fun,
 
SOBill  Taylor
sobill at aol.com  






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