Indicators not cancelling easily

Craigneukbhoy · Feb 19th, 2021, 21:04

Driving my c30 2.0d tonight & seem to have developed a problem with the indicators not cancelling either when exiting a roundabout or even manually after changing lanes, etc. I've tried all sorts to cancel it whilst driving with no luck but noticed I can cancel them with a slight touch on the indicator stalk. They start & cancel ok on the hazard switch. Is it likely then to be a switch gear problem on the indicator stalk? And if it is, how easy/cheap is it to do at home?
Thanks in advance guys.

Paddy94 · Feb 20th, 2021, 11:50

Most likely the stalk is at fault. Had this happen on my S40, stalk had a mind of it's own.

Swapped it with a 'new' one from the breakers yard, worked a treat ever since.

Craigneukbhoy · Feb 20th, 2021, 14:25

Is it an easy & quick fix?

Craigneukbhoy · Feb 20th, 2021, 14:32

I've seen several on ebay for my model/year bug they seem to have varying part numbers. Will I have to remove the steering wheel cowling first to find out the relevant part number before ordering & fitting? Or is it a generic part number?

Paddy94 · Feb 20th, 2021, 14:43

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Originally Posted by Craigneukbhoy

Is it an easy & quick fix?

Easy enough, yeah. Remove the 3 screws that hold the steering wheel cowling together, then pry apart with a trim tool. After that, it's just one screw holding the stalk in place.

I never went by part number when replacing mine, I just made sure the stalk I bought looked the same. Make sure if you have a trip computer, that you get a stalk that matches your car (READ button on the stalk end.)

Paddy94 · Feb 20th, 2021, 14:47

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Originally Posted by Craigneukbhoy

I've seen several on ebay for my model/year bug they seem to have varying part numbers. Will I have to remove the steering wheel cowling first to find out the relevant part number before ordering & fitting? Or is it a generic part number?

I imagine you could do that if you really wanted to be sure. But it means having to take it all apart, check the P/N, put it back together and do it all over again once the replacement part comes.

Craigneukbhoy · Feb 20th, 2021, 15:40

Thanks for the help & just out of interest do you recall if the screws were torx or Phillips head?

Craigneukbhoy · Feb 20th, 2021, 15:51

Btw. Do you need to remove the steering wheel first or does the unit fix around the column rather than over it?

Paddy94 · Feb 20th, 2021, 16:01

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Originally Posted by Craigneukbhoy

Btw. Do you need to remove the steering wheel first or does the unit fix around the column rather than over it?

No need to take the wheel off, the top and bottom pieces of the cowl will split apart after taking the screws out.

I think they're torx bits.

Craigneukbhoy · Feb 24th, 2021, 21:33

Thanks for the help & useful advice. I removed the faulty indicator arm & replaced it with one I got of eBay. A 5 minute job & it works perfect. Just a 15 minute job now tomorrow to put the cowling back on surrounding the steering wheel.

Feb 19th, 2021, 21:04	#1
Craigneukbhoy Junior Member Last Online: Oct 4th, 2023 00:20 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Wishaw	Indicators not cancelling easily Driving my c30 2.0d tonight & seem to have developed a problem with the indicators not cancelling either when exiting a roundabout or even manually after changing lanes, etc. I've tried all sorts to cancel it whilst driving with no luck but noticed I can cancel them with a slight touch on the indicator stalk. They start & cancel ok on the hazard switch. Is it likely then to be a switch gear problem on the indicator stalk? And if it is, how easy/cheap is it to do at home? Thanks in advance guys.

Feb 20th, 2021, 11:50	#2
Paddy94 Junior Member Last Online: May 5th, 2024 23:03 Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Belfast	Most likely the stalk is at fault. Had this happen on my S40, stalk had a mind of it's own. Swapped it with a 'new' one from the breakers yard, worked a treat ever since.

Feb 20th, 2021, 14:25	#3
Craigneukbhoy Junior Member Last Online: Oct 4th, 2023 00:20 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Wishaw	Is it an easy & quick fix?

Feb 20th, 2021, 14:32	#4
Craigneukbhoy Junior Member Last Online: Oct 4th, 2023 00:20 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Wishaw	I've seen several on ebay for my model/year bug they seem to have varying part numbers. Will I have to remove the steering wheel cowling first to find out the relevant part number before ordering & fitting? Or is it a generic part number?

Feb 20th, 2021, 15:40	#7
Craigneukbhoy Junior Member Last Online: Oct 4th, 2023 00:20 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Wishaw	Thanks for the help & just out of interest do you recall if the screws were torx or Phillips head?

Feb 20th, 2021, 15:51	#8
Craigneukbhoy Junior Member Last Online: Oct 4th, 2023 00:20 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Wishaw	Btw. Do you need to remove the steering wheel first or does the unit fix around the column rather than over it?

Feb 24th, 2021, 21:33	#10
Craigneukbhoy Junior Member Last Online: Oct 4th, 2023 00:20 Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Wishaw	Thanks for the help & useful advice. I removed the faulty indicator arm & replaced it with one I got of eBay. A 5 minute job & it works perfect. Just a 15 minute job now tomorrow to put the cowling back on surrounding the steering wheel.

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