[T2] turn signal cancellation

[Erik Burtis]

 Chris,
I'm not sure I'm understanding your situation fully. What do you mean by
"the ring is located on the right".  It's the flange that cancels the
signal, correct?  In my picture, the flange is under the steering wheel
spoke as you said and my wheel is centered.  This puts the flange on the
right side of my wheel (same side as the key) at about 2-3 o'clock - out of
the way of the signal tabs.  In your original email, I believe you said
this right side position works?

Also, if my memory is not lying to me, the height of the turn signal switch
can make difference.  Try raising the signal housing towards the steering
wheel and then lowering it to see if your problem changes.

Thanks.  To date, the tape is working just fine!  I love a simple solution.

I can take a photo of the wiring, no problem.  Today is my long work day,
so it won't happen till tomorrow or Friday.  Anything in particular you
need photographed?

On Wed, Feb 13, 2019 at 4:26 PM c.dreike <c.dreike at verizon.net> wrote:

> Thanks Erik,
> Good information. My cancel ring is in the same position as yours if I'm
> seeing your photo correctly. The flange is under one of the wheel spokes.
> If the steering wheel is centered with the spokes on the left and right,
> then the ring will located on the left facing the turn signal switch. In my
> case the little nubs don't seem to be able to push out far enough to allow
> the mechanism to latch as they hit the cancel flange.
>
> Using the tape to tighten up the housing looks like a good choice to me.
> Much easier than welding and grinding to fit.
>
> Any chance of wiring photos later on from under your dashboard?
>
> Thanks,
> Chris
>
> On 2/13/2019 12:58 PM, Erik Burtis wrote:
>
> Hi Chris,
> If you look down at the steering wheel, it looks like my cancelling ring
> is at 1400 on the clock. A little hard to tell from the pic (at work, no
> bus to go see).  Check out the 3rd pic in this post (with the red arrow),
> it's the best I can do for the moment.  Hope it helps.
>
>
> https://zerotosixtyeventually.wordpress.com/2017/06/09/loose-turn-signal-switch-housing-a-quick-fix/
>
> Erik
> '71 Westy
>
> On Wed, Feb 13, 2019 at 12:19 PM c.dreike <c.dreike at verizon.net> wrote:
>
>> Hi,
>> I am reinstalling my steering column and ran into a problem with the
>> turn signal cancellation. With the steering wheel installed per Bentley
>> the cancel ring is on the left when the steering is centered. I cannot
>> get the turn signals to stay on. It is as if the cancel ring is just a
>> hair too close to the tabs on the turn signal switch and they cannot
>> latch into position. If I turn the wheel so the tab is on the right,
>> then the turn signal switch will latch and of course it cancels when the
>> wheel is turned back to center. This all worked before I took it apart.
>> Nothing appears to be bent or out of shape. I have a new aftermarket
>> unit that does the same thing as the original VW unit.
>> BTW I have the drag link disconnected so that I can spin the wheel easily.
>> Anyone have ideas of what to look for or do?
>>
>> Also the PO did something with the under dash wiring and its a rats
>> nest. Could anyone pmail me photos of what the wiring should look like?
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Chris
>> 71 Sunroof
>> 64DD Kamper Kit
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