Turn Signal Switch Replacement (78 bus)

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Post by Sluggo » Wed Dec 16, 2009 5:05 pm

Bookwus wrote:Hiya Randy,
Sluggo wrote:That is the piece I'm referring to and mine arrived without one. I did not notice until adjusting the gap didn't work. Then I pulled the wheel again and saw that the tab was MIA. Odd with such a high quality OEM switch.
Very odd! Matter of fact so odd that I'm inclined to believe that somebody along the way pilfered that canceling tab. It simply won't just fall out.

But all is not lost! You need to make a boneyard run and find a turn signal switch that you can break for parts. I find switches that have been trashed pretty darned easily (Hmmmm....wonder if I have a canceling tab on the shelf) by just looking around a bit. As I mentioned before concerning other parts, the canceling tab should be an easy find inasmuch as it is used in a bunch of other switches.

From that point it's as simple as removing the top plate of the switch (in the picture held by screws at 2, 4, 8 and 10 o'clock). Place your new canceling tab and reassemble.
I have the old switch with the canceling tab in place. That part still worked fine. My stalk went all limp though as described in the opening post by DurocShark.
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Post by Bookwus » Wed Dec 16, 2009 5:16 pm

Hiya Randy,
Sluggo wrote:......I have the old switch with the canceling tab in place. That part still worked fine. My stalk went all limp though as described in the opening post by DurocShark.
That is usually caused by the breakage of the plastic dogs that hook to the "W" spring.

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These too, are easy to replace.
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Post by Sluggo » Wed Dec 16, 2009 5:20 pm

Mine broke at both sides of the metal ring at the end of the arm.

Just realized that the little plastic dot in the slot and the tab are one piece. Mine has the dot but not the tab!?! WTF?!?!

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Aircooled.net SVDA w/Compufire,
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Incomplete Custom Interior,
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Post by Amskeptic » Wed Dec 16, 2009 6:04 pm

Randy, we have a certifiably missing internal part on your switch? As in it could not have "fallen out" ?
If so, what is the current status of your communication with the vendor?
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Post by Sluggo » Wed Dec 16, 2009 6:10 pm

Sent an e-mail an hour ago. I'll post the response.
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Aircooled.net SVDA w/Compufire,
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Half Ass Brush & Roller Rustoleum Paint Job,
Incomplete Custom Interior,
Dual Batteries,
Crunched Slider Door.
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Post by chitwnvw » Wed Dec 16, 2009 7:58 pm

Sluggo wrote:Sent an e-mail an hour ago. I'll post the response.
Customer service from Autohaus has been excellent, I bet they make good on this.

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Post by Bookwus » Wed Dec 16, 2009 8:47 pm

Hiya Randy,

If I'm following correctly..........

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You have the portion of the canceling tab at the red arrow but not the portion indicated by the green arrow. Correct?

If so, you have a broken canceling tab. Still pretty easy to replace. But I think you are on the right track in discussing this with Autohaus.
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Post by Sluggo » Wed Dec 16, 2009 8:56 pm

Bookwus wrote:Hiya Randy,

If I'm following correctly..........You have the portion of the canceling tab at the red arrow but not the portion indicated by the green arrow. Correct?

If so, you have a broken canceling tab. Still pretty easy to replace. But I think you are on the right track in discussing this with Autohaus.
That's exactly what I got.
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Redline Weber Fuel Pump,
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Post by Bookwus » Wed Dec 16, 2009 8:58 pm

Hiya Randy,
Sluggo wrote:That's exactly what I got.
Then I'm thinking that Autohaus should make good for you.
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Post by Sluggo » Fri Dec 18, 2009 10:19 am

Response from Autohaus:
Dear Randy,

It does sound like the part is defective. I’ve provided the instructions to request a return authorization number below.

Please log into your account at https://www.autohausaz.com/MembersOnly/login.aspx and select the Request Return Authorization link on the My Autohaus drop-down menu. This will quickly lead you through the process of submitting your request for an RA number. To view our return policies, just click on the Returns & Warranties link on the FAQs drop-down menu.
When I told them I needed the replacement by Monday or needed to keep the current one until I get back from our road trip he said no problem. Just use the defective one for the trip and return it when I get back.

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1977 Bus with Sunroof - "Lucky '77"
2000cc Type IV w/Dual Weber 36s,
Aircooled.net SVDA w/Compufire,
Redline Weber Fuel Pump,
Holley Regulator,
Half Ass Brush & Roller Rustoleum Paint Job,
Incomplete Custom Interior,
Dual Batteries,
Crunched Slider Door.
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Post by chitwnvw » Fri Dec 18, 2009 10:25 am

That's been my experience with them as well. Customer service as the customer would dream it up, they bend over backwards to make sure you are happy.

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Post by Sluggo » Fri Dec 18, 2009 10:30 am

chitwnvw wrote:That's been my experience with them as well. Customer service as the customer would dream it up, they bend over backwards to make sure you are happy.
I assumed they would make good. They've always been the best when it comes to customer service. I was a little worried because I've never had to return anything to them before.
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1977 Bus with Sunroof - "Lucky '77"
2000cc Type IV w/Dual Weber 36s,
Aircooled.net SVDA w/Compufire,
Redline Weber Fuel Pump,
Holley Regulator,
Half Ass Brush & Roller Rustoleum Paint Job,
Incomplete Custom Interior,
Dual Batteries,
Crunched Slider Door.
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Post by Sluggo » Sun Dec 20, 2009 12:38 pm

Bookwus wrote:From that point it's as simple as removing the top plate of the switch (in the picture held by screws at 2, 4, 8 and 10 o'clock). Place your new canceling tab and reassemble.
It's much more difficult than that. The plate is held in by a tab. When you pop the plate the five springs inside decide to go on a little trip. I have located 1 of 5. Hopefully I can find them in time to leave tomorrow. They are the four small springs that hold the tension on the lower electric terminals. Back to no turn signals right before I leave on a road trip. :pale:
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1977 Bus with Sunroof - "Lucky '77"
2000cc Type IV w/Dual Weber 36s,
Aircooled.net SVDA w/Compufire,
Redline Weber Fuel Pump,
Holley Regulator,
Half Ass Brush & Roller Rustoleum Paint Job,
Incomplete Custom Interior,
Dual Batteries,
Crunched Slider Door.
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Post by Velokid1 » Mon Dec 21, 2009 10:23 am

I'm inspired to keep my old switch and rebuild it now. Thx.

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Post by Sluggo » Thu Jan 14, 2010 5:10 pm

Got it put back together & working. A big hassle. Couldn't get the canceling tab to work no matter what I did. Pulled my OG tab out & sent the switch back. Got a new switch and all is good. I wasn't able to just pop the canceling tab in & out as described.
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1977 Bus with Sunroof - "Lucky '77"
2000cc Type IV w/Dual Weber 36s,
Aircooled.net SVDA w/Compufire,
Redline Weber Fuel Pump,
Holley Regulator,
Half Ass Brush & Roller Rustoleum Paint Job,
Incomplete Custom Interior,
Dual Batteries,
Crunched Slider Door.
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