Moggie '65 Indicator - self cancel??

Post by **davew1949** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 2:35 pm

It's probably a daft question, but should my indicator self cancel? I don't want to mess around getting the steering wheel off etc. and then find it's not supposed to cancel anyway.
Thanks.
Dave

Post by **bmcecosse** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 2:48 pm

Yes - they should self cancel. Disconnect the battery before you investigate.

Post by **davew1949** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 2:58 pm

I guessed they should, but many thanks for the confirmation bmcecosse. Disconnecting the battery also sounds like a good idea - will do.

Post by **billlobban** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 3:15 pm

And dont take the nut fully off before you pull the steering wheel off. Saves all that blood on the carpet

Post by **PSL184** » Fri Dec 04, 2009 5:33 pm

You will find a peg that should locate in the indicator switch bracket and into the column. Make sure this is located and the indicators will self cancel. I'll try and find a pic later but it is obvious (if a little fiddly) once you have everything apart....

Post by **davew1949** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 5:43 pm

Many thanks for the tips guys, and if you find a photo that would be a great help. I always like to know what I'm up against before I start - unfortunately I seldom do

Dave

Post by **PSL184** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 5:54 pm

Had a look Dave but I can't find any pics that are helpful - You'll see though once you take things apart

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Dec 05, 2009 8:52 pm

Page JJ 2 and JJ 3 of the Manual gives a description - and some general pictures - but nothing specific about the centering mechanism.

Post by **davew1949** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 12:40 pm

I'll give it a go and, as you say, it'll probably all drop into place once the nut etc. is off. (Unlike most of the nuts I take off which tend to drop somewhere inaccessible.) I also remember the old addage about the biggest problem with a car is the nut behind the wheel.......Anyway I expect I'll wait until the warmer weather now - everything is easier I find when you can actually feel your fingers.

Thanks for you help.

Sat Dec 12, 2009 5:30 pm

did you have to mention the steering wheel nut i think you might have

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Post by **PSL184** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 5:33 pm

Its OK - He didn't mention the<br>

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Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 8:06 pm

I'm ignoring it all!

Post by **rayofleamington** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 8:10 pm

if you're anywhere near Warwickshire, I can lend you a socket that fits...

Post by **bmcecosse** » Sat Dec 12, 2009 8:38 pm

And if anywhere near central scotland - I too can lend a socket! No need to be brutal

Post by **davew1949** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:36 pm

That's very kind of both of you. Unfortunately (well not really too unfortunately) I live on the outskirts of London, Kent side, so a bit of a way to pick up a spaniard. But ta for the offer.
Dave

Post by **PSL184** » Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:57 pm

davew1949 wrote: so a bit of a way to pick up a spaniard.

are the spanish any better than the brits at removing steering wheels then