left blinker won't turn off by itself after turn
04-26-2006, 05:16 PM
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Weird Blinker Problem... Ever since I installed the new spark plugs, the left blinker won't turn off by itself after I complete the left turn. Right one works normally...what would this be? 
04-27-2006, 01:36 PM
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the bulb may need to be lubed again. 
[depends when the signal was turned on in relation to the steering wheel..mine don't always turn themselves off either..no car I ever drove did it every time]
[depends when the signal was turned on in relation to the steering wheel..mine don't always turn themselves off either..no car I ever drove did it every time] Last edited by NHRAMAN; 04-27-2006 at 01:45 PM.
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The wheel is straight when I pull into the left hand turn lane and after I turn, I notice the damn blinker is still on a mile down the road!
blinker fluid, gee thanks, I'll give that a check.
blinker fluid, gee thanks, I'll give that a check.
04-28-2006, 06:22 AM
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That is most likely your turn signal switch. There is a cam in your steering column that pushes on the round switch behind your steering wheel. The round switch is plastic and sometimes they break. I've replaced the turn signal switch in my TA and an old 88 buick. My TA's switch would not center properly and caused my right rear tail light to be out. My old Buick had the same symptom you describe. I put a new switch in and fixed it right up. They are a little bit of a pain but not too bad.
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Originally Posted by Ell Ess Won
Ever since I installed the new spark plugs, the left blinker won't turn off by itself after I complete the left turn. Right one works normally...what would this be?
...The same exact thing happened to me! I just changed my plugs like a month ago...and last week i noticed that my left blinker wont turn off by itself...Now i never thought that changing my plugs had anything to do with it (and i still dont believe there related in anyway)...but its just weird that you mentioned you changed your plugs and now you have the same exact problem. If you pull the switch apart, let me know how it goes...It looks like a complete PITA.... 