850 estate: indicator not canelling after turning left

02GF74 · Apr 7th, 2022, 22:40

The indicator on my 850 estate (approx 150k miles) is no longer self cancelling after a left turn but is fine on right turns.

My guess is that the lug for left hand turns has broken or worn - presumably removing the indicator stalk would confirm that?

Bob Meadows · Apr 8th, 2022, 12:42

On the '97 V70 this had been a problem:~
Sometimes removing the indicator stalk- clean & grease up helps.
Remove wheel trim sections:
(Remove cable connectors & two small bolts) arm will just pull away.

If not take a close look at the plastic (clear plastic) fitting that turns with the wheel and has an eccentric that knocks the indicator on/off.

If this is broken then if can cause the problem-no need to remove the wheel,
You should see a screw holding the ring in place, the little holding tab can snap.
If it has, loosen the screw and work some superglue into the gap- hold in place until dry and then tighten the self tapper up lightly.

If the break is as above but greater than a minor break then a small over tab of metal/copper can be made and glued into place with J.B.Weld and the holding screw- some masking off may be required.
The S/Glue method has been fine to date on my car,
Regards Bob.

volvo again · Apr 8th, 2022, 13:13

It may be the clock spring.

https://www.pelicanparts.com/techart...eplacement.htm

This was the problem with my V70 showing the same symptoms as you describe.
You may need to remove the steering wheel to get better access

Apr 7th, 2022, 22:40	#1
02GF74 Junior Member Last Online: Feb 23rd, 2024 15:29 Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: se	850 estate: indicator not canelling after turning left The indicator on my 850 estate (approx 150k miles) is no longer self cancelling after a left turn but is fine on right turns. My guess is that the lug for left hand turns has broken or worn - presumably removing the indicator stalk would confirm that?

Apr 8th, 2022, 12:42	#2
Bob Meadows Premier Member Last Online: Today 10:25 Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: STANDISH LANCASHIRE	On the '97 V70 this had been a problem:~ Sometimes removing the indicator stalk- clean & grease up helps. Remove wheel trim sections: (Remove cable connectors & two small bolts) arm will just pull away. If not take a close look at the plastic (clear plastic) fitting that turns with the wheel and has an eccentric that knocks the indicator on/off. If this is broken then if can cause the problem-no need to remove the wheel, You should see a screw holding the ring in place, the little holding tab can snap. If it has, loosen the screw and work some superglue into the gap- hold in place until dry and then tighten the self tapper up lightly. If the break is as above but greater than a minor break then a small over tab of metal/copper can be made and glued into place with J.B.Weld and the holding screw- some masking off may be required. The S/Glue method has been fine to date on my car, Regards Bob. Last edited by Bob Meadows; Apr 8th, 2022 at 12:46.

Apr 8th, 2022, 13:13	#3
volvo again Master Member Last Online: May 7th, 2024 18:27 Join Date: Jun 2018 Location: Presteigne, mid Wales	It may be the clock spring. https://www.pelicanparts.com/techart...eplacement.htm This was the problem with my V70 showing the same symptoms as you describe. You may need to remove the steering wheel to get better access __________________ 1998 V70 2.5 Auto & Supercharged Mercedes C Class...

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