[DeTomaso] Signal light switch

SOBill at aol.com SOBill at aol.com
Mon Jul 13 01:20:31 EDT 2009


EA, Here's the scoop on fixing turn signal switches:
 
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The turn signal switch  has several common points of failure for which I 
have implemented  fixes. 
The only thing I  haven't been able to fix is if the main module, which is 
the guts of the thing,  is truly broken. I have fixed dozens of switches so 
far, and have seen about one  unit in ten with this problem. I was given a 
box of old turn signals which had  been replaced when NOS replacements were 
still available, so I have a good  supply of spare parts. Unfortunately, all 
the fully usable spare main modules  have been consumed. 
If your main module is  not broken, the switch can be repaired and will be 
fully functional. If your  main module is truly broken, the switch can still 
be repaired and all the  functions will work EXCEPT the turn signals must 
always be canceled manually.  The Pantera vendors sell OEM switches for near 
$500 and an adaptation of a Lucas  switch for near $400. 
I charge $50 to repair  and rework the turn signals including return 
shipping. I do not insure the  return shipment and do not want your shipment 
insured. I do not use insurance so  that the shipment will be left at the 
destination, even if no one is there to  sign for it. For the time it takes to 
completely repair the switch and install  the strength improvements, my labor 
rate works out to be somewhat less than Wal  Mart pays their greeters. 
Ship the turn signal,  uninsured, to: 
Bill  Taylor 
23420 Shadycroft  Ave 
Torrance, CA 90505 
USPS Priority Mail is  as fast as anything else and is cheaper. I have 
never had USPS lose a  switch. 
So, mail it on down.  It will be returned in less than a week. 
To remove the  switch, you must drop the steering column. 
Go to a hardware store  and get two 8 x 1.25 mm x 40 mm (about 1 ½ inch) 
bolts. Longer is better. Do not  try this without the 8 x 1.25 mm bolts. 
Remove one of the steering column  two rear clamp bolts completely. 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. You will 
thank me for this method, believe  me. 
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. You can drive the car without the 
switch but you will have no  headlights, turn signals, or horn. 
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I'm not tooting my  horn, but the switches are quite complicated to 
disassemble, repair, and  reassemble. This is not a job you want to learn. 

SOBill  Taylor
sobill at aol.com  

 
In a message dated 7/12/2009 6:01:45 P.M. Pacific Daylight Time,  
eanderson at geotracinternational.com writes:

Hello  all. 

What are the options for repairing the switch when it won't stay  engaged? 

I am currently 800 km's into a 2,400 km tour (currently in  beautiful 
Penticton, BC, Canada) and I'm wondering if I should attempt to  repair while on 
the road. 

Thanks in advance for your  advice!

EA
#3528
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