Indicator not cancelling

Steve Curtis · Nov 6th, 2010, 18:37

Hi all,

My indicator is not self cancelling when I turn right. Is it possible to fix these or is it a case of having to replace?

Either way do you need to remove the steering wheel? if so, how do you remove the steering wheel from a 96 car with air bag steering wheel.

Any help or instruction on this would be greatly appreciated.

Oilydad · Nov 6th, 2010, 18:47

What sort of '96 Volvo is it Steve?

IF it's a 940, and like mine, NO you don't need to remove the steering wheel. Just remove the upper and lower cowls fron behind the wheel, and you can get to and replace the switch. You will need a small right angled torx but it's easy to make one up, as the screws aren't usually that tight.

http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/faq/Elec...lorWiperStalks Might also help you.

You might well find that if you remove your switch and give it a good silicone electrical spray and work it round by working the switch back and forwards a few times, that it will work again. Probably the contacts are gummed up just on that side. If not though, it's a replacement.

Personally I'd disconnect the battery and then leave the car for 1/2 hour before doing the job because of the airbag, but make sure you've got your radio Code (if you need it).

Steve Curtis · Nov 6th, 2010, 19:28

Thanks,

That sounds great. I don't mind getting another switch. I was just worried about having to replace the stalk as I am lucky enough to have cruise on my 945 and getting another stalk with cruise might prove difficult. LOL

Just had a thought. It sounds as though from your description that this switch is separate from the stalk itself. Is that right?

I'll check out that link.

Steve Curtis · Nov 6th, 2010, 19:51

Doh!!!

From that link it looks like the auto cancelling thingy is part of the stalk it's self. Damn it! Can anybody confirm that the auto cancelling thing is part of the stalk or that its a separate and hopefully replaceable part???

CTCNetwork · Nov 6th, 2010, 20:07

Hi,

Quote:

Originally Posted by Steve Curtis

Doh!!!

From that link it looks like the auto cancelling thingy is part of the stalk it's self. Damn it! Can anybody confirm that the auto cancelling thing is part of the stalk or that its a separate and hopefully replaceable part???

It is part of the stalk unit as far as I know. It is an all in one unit with no add-on bits.

Des. . .

Chris740R · Nov 6th, 2010, 21:23

It's part of the stalk, you maaay be able to take the stalk off and swap it into the new one, which would mean you don't have to scour the land for another one with a cruise control switch. I think they may be riveted together, which would make it a pain.

migrator · Nov 7th, 2010, 09:30

It is definitely part of the stalk - just had my spares out for a look - and no, neither of them has cruise control.

Chris740R · Nov 7th, 2010, 11:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris740R

It's part of the stalk, you maaay be able to take the stalk off and swap it into the new one, which would mean you don't have to scour the land for another one with a cruise control switch. I think they may be riveted together, which would make it a pain.

I can't edit my post anymore, but just to clarify, I meant remove the stick bit with the switches on from your cruise indicator stalk module and put it into the replacement housing.

Steve Curtis · Nov 7th, 2010, 21:07

Quote:

Originally Posted by Chris740R

I can't edit my post anymore, but just to clarify, I meant remove the stick bit with the switches on from your cruise indicator stalk module and put it into the replacement housing.

Hmm so you think I will be able to re-shell the cruise bits into another stalk? Does the end of a regular stalk just pop off then so the cruise button can be added? Will have to look at dads car LOL :-)

If I was going down the road of sourcing another stalk with Cruise could I use one from any country. I.E jump on Ebay US DE NL and have it sent to the me. I mean I don't need to get a UK specific cruise stalk?????

arcturus · Nov 7th, 2010, 21:14

Why not save yourself a lot of trouble and just use your finger to cancel it! It's really quite easy.

Nov 6th, 2010, 18:37	#1
Steve Curtis super cruising 240 Last Online: Jul 3rd, 2018 21:35 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Swindon	Indicator not cancelling Hi all, My indicator is not self cancelling when I turn right. Is it possible to fix these or is it a case of having to replace? Either way do you need to remove the steering wheel? if so, how do you remove the steering wheel from a 96 car with air bag steering wheel. Any help or instruction on this would be greatly appreciated.

Nov 6th, 2010, 18:47	#2
Oilydad Premier Member Last Online: Mar 21st, 2016 21:21 Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Exeter Devon	What sort of '96 Volvo is it Steve? IF it's a 940, and like mine, NO you don't need to remove the steering wheel. Just remove the upper and lower cowls fron behind the wheel, and you can get to and replace the switch. You will need a small right angled torx but it's easy to make one up, as the screws aren't usually that tight. http://www.volvoclub.org.uk/faq/Elec...lorWiperStalks Might also help you. You might well find that if you remove your switch and give it a good silicone electrical spray and work it round by working the switch back and forwards a few times, that it will work again. Probably the contacts are gummed up just on that side. If not though, it's a replacement. Personally I'd disconnect the battery and then leave the car for 1/2 hour before doing the job because of the airbag, but make sure you've got your radio Code (if you need it). __________________ Are We Nearly There Yet! No longer a VOLVO owner, not by choice, but 'cause they don't make proper Volvos any more! Last edited by Oilydad; Nov 6th, 2010 at 18:52.

Nov 7th, 2010, 09:30	#7
migrator Aye - him again Last Online: Today 10:24 Join Date: May 2001 Location: HAWICK	It is definitely part of the stalk - just had my spares out for a look - and no, neither of them has cruise control. __________________ (Ouch - that's another knuckle ...) VOC 11817

Nov 7th, 2010, 21:14	#10
arcturus arcturus Last Online: Today 08:11 Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Sagres Portugal	Why not save yourself a lot of trouble and just use your finger to cancel it! It's really quite easy. __________________ life's too short to drink bad wine

Nov 6th, 2010, 19:28	#3
Steve Curtis super cruising 240 Last Online: Jul 3rd, 2018 21:35 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Swindon	Thanks, That sounds great. I don't mind getting another switch. I was just worried about having to replace the stalk as I am lucky enough to have cruise on my 945 and getting another stalk with cruise might prove difficult. LOL Just had a thought. It sounds as though from your description that this switch is separate from the stalk itself. Is that right? I'll check out that link.

Nov 6th, 2010, 19:51	#4
Steve Curtis super cruising 240 Last Online: Jul 3rd, 2018 21:35 Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Swindon	Doh!!! From that link it looks like the auto cancelling thingy is part of the stalk it's self. Damn it! Can anybody confirm that the auto cancelling thing is part of the stalk or that its a separate and hopefully replaceable part???

Nov 6th, 2010, 21:23	#6
Chris740R Premier Member Last Online: Apr 24th, 2024 19:52 Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Cranfield	It's part of the stalk, you maaay be able to take the stalk off and swap it into the new one, which would mean you don't have to scour the land for another one with a cruise control switch. I think they may be riveted together, which would make it a pain.

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