[T2] turn signal cancellation

[Erik Burtis]

Chris,  You could try one of the used parts places, Busted bus, Bus co,
Avery's etc.

On Fri, Feb 15, 2019 at 10:47 PM c.dreike <c.dreike at verizon.net> wrote:

> Hi Guys,
> I think I've figured out what is going on with my turn signal switch.
> This a very interesting mechanical assembly. It relies on the cancel
> nubs to float so that when the lever is pushed or pulled and the nubs
> extend and hit the cancel ring, the nubs don't fully extend until the
> cancel ring clears. However when the cancel ring comes back across and
> hits the side of the nub (which has extended fully when the wheel is
> turned) the signal is canceled.
>
> Here is how the turn signal switch mechanism should work:
> 1. Push lever forward for a right hand turn while the steering wheel in
> centered and the cancel ring is on the adjacent to the switch. The
> cancel nub extends until touching the cancel ring.
> 2. Make the turn to the right. When the cancel ring clears the nub, the
> nub fully extends.
> 3. The steering wheel is returned to center after the turn is complete.
> The ring now hits the side of the nub and cancels the switch.
> The key here is that the cancel nubs float smoothly.
>
> 1.The original VW unit I have is just a bit worn out. It latches into
> left and right position when the ring is clear of the switch, however
> when the cancel nubs are jostled in any way, the mechanism cancels. The
> latching is no longer stiff enough to hold in position. The nubs do move
> smoothly.
>
> 2. The first repop unit I have works OK, except that the electrical
> shorting bars are a bit too wide as compared to the VW unit and the
> shorting bar bit is catching slightly and not returning completely
> leaving the blinker running until I joggle the handle a little.
>
> 3. the second repop unit I have is just a mess. All the stamped parts
> look good. It latches into left and right properly, however the cancel
> nub pieces are not floating smoothly because the stampings have burrs,
> or the rivets were pressed down too tight or the spacer is just a hair
> too short causing the nubs to drag. When actuating left or right, the
> nubs extend and hit the ring too hard causing the switch to instantly
> cancel.
>
> So, I have called the supplier and they are going to see if they can get
> one that works. Short of that I will return for a refund and look
> elsewhere. Maybe Bus Depot has units that work or maybe Wolfsburg West.
> Maybe I find a working unit on The Samba or at a swap.
>
> Where would you guys look?
>
> Cheers,
> Chris
> 71 sunroof
> 64DD Kamper Kit
>
>
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