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Self-Canceling Turn Signal Indicator Fix

on the 1973 280SEL (W108)

by JeffreyNMemphis

8/12/09



I have not posted in a while and I have new material to contribute and a few minutes to share. That nagging turn signal stalk that would not hold itself when I was signaling a turn finally got some love. Here is the procedure:


Remove rubber boot at steering column. The photo shows that the shape of the boot holds itself on, no clips or tabs that might break off.
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Next, examine the working of the signal indicator to determine if right side or left side (or both) need attention.
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Then, gently file the indented location checking frequently until the signal holds on its own. If you file too much the signal will get stuck, then it won't self-cancel.

This was about one-hours worth of labor, maybe two if you are snapping photographs.

Here are the pictures of the filing. Hope this helps. When I was looking for a fix, I found a helpful description. I am visual and photographs help me more than words.
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Discuss this DIY here.

-JeffreyNMemphis

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