Turn indicator again
Turn indicator again
Anyone ever heard of a way to put in a different turn signal switch, than the stock one? I keep reading how the stock ones always fail no matter what.
Re: Turn indicator again
I've never had one fail on any of the three XRs that I've owned over 20+ years.MissErika wrote:Anyone ever heard of a way to put in a different turn signal switch, than the stock one? I keep reading how the stock ones always fail no matter what.
David Reese
88 XR4Ti - mono white T5, someday to be bi wing
89 Scorpio - waiting on some parts before it hits the road again
88 XR4Ti - mono red C3, parts car
used to own 86 dark blue traded in on a min van, what was I thinking?
88 XR4Ti - mono white T5, someday to be bi wing
89 Scorpio - waiting on some parts before it hits the road again
88 XR4Ti - mono red C3, parts car
used to own 86 dark blue traded in on a min van, what was I thinking?
Re: Turn indicator again
All I know is that I found another forum where people complained about having to replace it numerous times.
Re: Turn indicator again
Don't worry about it
Kevin
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88 VW Cabby...........Starbucks poses by ME
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Re: Turn indicator again
Only reason I ask, is mine did fail, and I dont want to et a used one and have it fail too.
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John Brennan
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I got a Euro-style one from Jeff, and like it a lot, especially the hazard switch. I think it's made better-- certainly feels like it-- plus it's newer.
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Ed Lijewski
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Um, Miss Erika: You shouldn't be reading any place but here. 
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Re: Turn indicator again
I think it all depends upon how you activate your turn signal. If you slam it down, then yea, they'll break. The mini-vans my wife drives have both broken turn signal switches, both for the left turn. I doubt we make more left turns than right, but it is a lot easier to put a lot more pressure on the switch when turning left.MissErika wrote:All I know is that I found another forum where people complained about having to replace it numerous times.
I just try to remember these switches are about 25 years old for the newest ones, so they will break. I use them with a soft touch.
David Reese
88 XR4Ti - mono white T5, someday to be bi wing
89 Scorpio - waiting on some parts before it hits the road again
88 XR4Ti - mono red C3, parts car
used to own 86 dark blue traded in on a min van, what was I thinking?
88 XR4Ti - mono white T5, someday to be bi wing
89 Scorpio - waiting on some parts before it hits the road again
88 XR4Ti - mono red C3, parts car
used to own 86 dark blue traded in on a min van, what was I thinking?
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The only issues I have had with the turn indicator switch-other than the hazard issue, that is-is the failure of the cancel cam.
Some days, it's just not worth chewing through the restraints.
1988 Crystal Blue XR4Ti
1988 Crystal Blue XR4Ti
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The Euro style is the way to go, the hazard button is much sturdier and the unit is a direct replacement!
Jim Gosses
86 XR4TI, 165K, T-5, IC, RR, PBR Fronts, T-bird Rear Discs
86 XR4TI, 165K, T-5, IC, RR, PBR Fronts, T-bird Rear Discs
Re: Turn indicator again
But for the purists, there is a noticeable difference. The Euro one has a much more rounded look to it, so unless you're replacing both switches, you can see something's a bit off, but you might not be able to tell what it is.JimG wrote:The Euro style is the way to go, the hazard button is much sturdier and the unit is a direct replacement!
David Reese
88 XR4Ti - mono white T5, someday to be bi wing
89 Scorpio - waiting on some parts before it hits the road again
88 XR4Ti - mono red C3, parts car
used to own 86 dark blue traded in on a min van, what was I thinking?
88 XR4Ti - mono white T5, someday to be bi wing
89 Scorpio - waiting on some parts before it hits the road again
88 XR4Ti - mono red C3, parts car
used to own 86 dark blue traded in on a min van, what was I thinking?
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KhanTyranitar
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I'm not a purist, I'll go for a Euro one when I need it.
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Re: Turn indicator again
Definately.JimG wrote:The Euro style is the way to go, the hazard button is much sturdier and the unit is a direct replacement!
Have the "upgraded" euro ones in stock and on hand...as well as brand new stock ones and good used stock ones.