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Moggie '65 Indicator - self cancel??
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 2:35 pm
by davew1949
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
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 2:48 pm
by bmcecosse
Yes - they should self cancel. Disconnect the battery before you investigate.
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 2:58 pm
by davew1949
I guessed they should, but many thanks for the confirmation bmcecosse. Disconnecting the battery also sounds like a good idea - will do.
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 3:15 pm
by billlobban
And dont take the nut fully off before you pull the steering wheel off. Saves all that blood on the carpet
Posted: Fri Dec 04, 2009 5:33 pm
by PSL184
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....
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 5:43 pm
by davew1949
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
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 5:54 pm
by PSL184
Had a look Dave but I can't find any pics that are helpful - You'll see though once you take things apart
Posted: Sat Dec 05, 2009 8:52 pm
by bmcecosse
Page JJ 2 and JJ 3 of the Manual gives a description - and some general pictures - but nothing specific about the centering mechanism.
Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2009 12:40 pm
by davew1949
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.
Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2009 5:30 pm
by charlie_morris_minor
did you have to mention the steering wheel nut i think you might have
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Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2009 5:33 pm
by PSL184
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Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2009 8:06 pm
by bmcecosse
I'm ignoring it all!
Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2009 8:10 pm
by rayofleamington
if you're anywhere near Warwickshire, I can lend you a socket that fits...
Posted: Sat Dec 12, 2009 8:38 pm
by bmcecosse
And if anywhere near central scotland - I too can lend a socket! No need to be brutal
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:36 pm
by davew1949
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
Posted: Thu Dec 17, 2009 1:57 pm
by PSL184
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
