the blinker signal switch will work if you use the lane change part of its function but not will not work when fully engaged in the left turn part of its operation
the right turn part works perfectly in both both stages
is this repairable?
or can u buy a new one?
or do you hunt till u find a good used one?
thanks in advance for your help
427carl said
Apr 28, 2014
You can buy replacements check with Kraft Car Quest in Exeter or similar ask for 67 impala don't confuse them with Pontiac
SGS Welding said
Apr 28, 2014
Carl427 I get the feeling we live close to each other!
Lol!
Thank you for taking the time to help me.
I am getting very close to taking this car for its first run!
deleted said
Apr 28, 2014
.....since you had a horn issue in the column, and now this too, I think you just need to pull off the steering wheel and clean the mech there. It's all just abit dirty and not connecting from not being used for awhile. The signal cam can just be sprayed with a good penetrating oil like " Move It " made by Lloyds, WD40 is junk. Spray it , move the signal lever up and down a few times and I bet your signals will work fine. I doubt anything is broken there but you'll see easily enough if something is. The lever should cancel after the wheel is turned back to center after making the turn.
SGS Welding said
Apr 28, 2014
Ok that makes sense Ringo
I will defiantly check it out
It will have to come apart to replace it anyways
So in doing so it may be salvageable
Thanks again
NOS said
Apr 28, 2014
your canciling cam may be broken. A common problem as it is made of plastic.
A cam repair kit approximately $18.00. Can confirm cost in AM
Dale @ NOS
1-800-667-6200
oshawacliff said
Apr 28, 2014
Greg:
Got some photos of the steering column and the switch.. Might help
-- Edited by oshawacliff on Monday 28th of April 2014 09:46:20 PM
well now I have new problems
the blinker signal switch will work if you use the lane change part of its function but not will not work when fully engaged in the left turn part of its operation
the right turn part works perfectly in both both stages
is this repairable?
or can u buy a new one?
or do you hunt till u find a good used one?
thanks in advance for your help
You can buy replacements check with Kraft Car Quest in Exeter or similar ask for 67 impala don't confuse them with Pontiac
your canciling cam may be broken. A common problem as it is made of plastic.
A cam repair kit approximately $18.00. Can confirm cost in AM
Dale @ NOS
1-800-667-6200
Greg:
Got some photos of the steering column and the switch.. Might help
-- Edited by oshawacliff on Monday 28th of April 2014 09:46:20 PM
Finnaly had time to tear this down
as suggested the contacts were all gummed up with 40 year old grease and grime
A nice clean up and some fresh dialectric grease
It never worked better!!
Thanks again for all the help and suggestions they were bang on!!!