14 traffic actor switch!

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14 traffic actor switch!

Post by Arewethereyet » Sat Oct 10, 2015 4:21 pm

Hi all, my steering column mounted trafficator switch is facing away from me and therefore operates backwards even though the mechanism is orientated correctly to cancel and the casing is fitted with the cable to the rear. How easy is it to dismantle and reposition operating handle so it faces me. I don't want one of those "springs & ball bearings everywhere" moments!

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Re: 14 traffic actor switch!

Post by 47p2 » Sat Oct 10, 2015 10:51 pm

Can you not just swap the wires round so it operates correctly

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Re: 14 traffic actor switch!

Post by Arewethereyet » Sun Oct 11, 2015 7:40 am

That was my first thought, but still leaves the handle facing forwards not towards and therefore requires removing one hand from the wheel, or both if trying to change gear whilst crossing roundabouts.

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Re: 14 traffic actor switch!

Post by 47p2 » Sun Oct 11, 2015 10:22 am

I think I need a picture of the offending switch to try and understand what you mean

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Re: 14 traffic actor switch!

Post by luli » Mon Oct 12, 2015 8:39 am

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Just remove the two screws, turn the switch to the right direction, and replace the screws.
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Re: 14 traffic actor switch!

Post by Arewethereyet » Tue Oct 13, 2015 12:37 pm

That doesn't work. The case has the flex outlet so won't locate into the self cancelling mechanism and the internal mechanism won't locate into the pins that allow self cancelling. Can I remove the bottom screw and turn the handle through 180 degrees?

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Re: 14 traffic actor switch!

Post by luli » Tue Oct 13, 2015 12:45 pm

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Re: 14 traffic actor switch!

Post by Arewethereyet » Tue Oct 13, 2015 5:47 pm

Luli, many thanks for that link. That would appear to be exactly what I needed.

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