Left signal problem
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From: Elizabeth, NJ
Car: 1986 Trans Am, 1989 Firebird
Engine: 305
Transmission: 700r
Left signal problem
My left signal doesn't come back on left turns any more for some reason, it use to work fine before... :'(
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From: Boscobel, Wisconsin
Car: 1987 Iroc-Z
Engine: 355
Transmission: 700r4 w/ about 7500 miles on rebuild
Check you're blinker fluid, it might be low. Also, make sure there isn't a leak in the blinker line. Go check under the car and there is a line going from left blinker to a cylinder under the dash.
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From: conway, s.c.
Car: 1989 Iroc-Z
Engine: 5.7L TPI
Transmission: 700R4
It may be that you are not making a turn far enough for the cam follower to release the switch. I have that problem at times making a shallow left or right turn.
Oh hmm, I haven't had this problem with any thirdgen, but I did with my Corolla once. Replacing the lever fixed it. The catch was broken and when it would spring back it would not pull the switch all the way back.
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From: Billings, MT
Car: '83 Trans Am, Black on Red
Engine: LG4 305ci V8 w/ CCC-Qjet
Transmission: Rebuilt 700r4
Axle/Gears: 4th gen 2.37 posi w/disc brakes
This should be easy. Just pull the steering wheel off, pry out the ring to take off the notched steering-lock plate (this is easier to take off than it is to put back on, BTW), and notice the funny little springs on the top and bottom. You're probably missing the bottom one. I don't know if you can get these at a parts store, but they're easy to get at the junkyard. They won't charge you much, if anything at all. With any luck you'll find a car with the wheel already removed.
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