Re: indicator cancelling thingamebob

On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 16:42:07 +0000, Mr.Nice.
<mr.nice@*nospam*clara.co.uk> wrote:

>the thing, whatever it is, that cancells the indicators seems to be
>out of alignment, it seems too prompt at cancelling one way and
>doesn't usually cancel the other way.
>
>where is this wossit? and how do I get to it and adjust it?
>
>1984 110 csw.
>
>
>Regards.
>Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.)

Mines like that (1986 RR).

I think that there is a little "trigger" located in a dimple on the
steering column. I dont think you can rotate the trigger on the
column. If it isn't centralised, I suspect you have to put front
wheels straight ahead, disconnect the UJ at the bottom ot the column,
turn the colum so the trigger is centralised (I think this is when it
is horizontal) then reconnect UJ and remove and re-fit steering wheel.

Again, a tuit deficiency has prevented me adjusting mine.

ps All the above could easily be completely wrong.

David

Your spot on David.

Is this a new problem ? If so the little plastic bit that sits underneath
the steering wheel has broken. If its an old problem then drive in a
straight line, undo the UJ at the bottom of the column and rotate the
steering wheel until the steering wheel is in the correct position for
driving straight.

You can get to the plastic bit by removing the steering wheel and it should
be obvious at the top of the steering column.

Enjoy

Stu

"rads" <[email protected]> wrote in message
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> On Thu, 09 Dec 2004 16:42:07 +0000, Mr.Nice.
> <mr.nice@*nospam*clara.co.uk> wrote:
>
>>the thing, whatever it is, that cancells the indicators seems to be
>>out of alignment, it seems too prompt at cancelling one way and
>>doesn't usually cancel the other way.
>>
>>where is this wossit? and how do I get to it and adjust it?
>>
>>1984 110 csw.
>>
>>
>>Regards.
>>Mark.(AKA, Mr.Nice.)
>
> Mines like that (1986 RR).
>
> I think that there is a little "trigger" located in a dimple on the
> steering column. I dont think you can rotate the trigger on the
> column. If it isn't centralised, I suspect you have to put front
> wheels straight ahead, disconnect the UJ at the bottom ot the column,
> turn the colum so the trigger is centralised (I think this is when it
> is horizontal) then reconnect UJ and remove and re-fit steering wheel.
>
> Again, a tuit deficiency has prevented me adjusting mine.
>
> ps All the above could easily be completely wrong.
>
> David

"Stuart Adair" wrote ...
> Your spot on David.
>
> Is this a new problem ? If so the little plastic bit that sits underneath
> the steering wheel has broken. If its an old problem then drive in a
> straight line, undo the UJ at the bottom of the column and rotate the
> steering wheel until the steering wheel is in the correct position for
> driving straight.
>
> You can get to the plastic bit by removing the steering wheel and it
> should be obvious at the top of the steering column.
>
Before you do that just make sure the steering column plastic cover hasn't
moved around slightly and that the indicator lever is central in the slot
when off.
I found that the indicator lever was catching on the bottom of the slot in
the cover so it was never fully on causing the lever to self cancel early at
the slightest bump or turn of the wheel.
Couldn't stop it happening so extended the slot, problem solved.
Hope you understand what I mean.

--
Regards
Bob
In Runnymede, 17 miles West of London