Self canceling turn signals not working Chevy Equinox, suggestions please.

[SAILORGOLF46]

Dry lube spray maybe?

 

[Leo]

The last Chevy I took apart still had two springs on the turn signal switch. one for left cancelling, one for right. When one breaks, it knocks the other out of place. Disconnect the battery, pull the Air bag, Pull the steering wheel and see the springs. I was able to buy just the self cancelling springs at the dealership. I have no Idea if the equinox is still the same.

 

[SAILORGOLF46]

The last Chevy I took apart still had two springs on the turn signal switch. one for left cancelling, one for right. When one breaks, it knocks the other out of place. Disconnect the battery, pull the Air bag, Pull the steering wheel and see the springs. I was able to buy just the self cancelling springs at the dealership. I have no Idea if the equinox is still the same.

Thank you.

 

[woowoo2]

Stop using them, tell folks that your Chevy identifies as a BMW.

 

[wcd]

Dry lube spray maybe?

Clearly you are not driving in Tennessee as it would be a non issue, I suspect some vehicles go 200,000 miles with out the lever ever moving.

 

[patience0830]

Nobody just suggested turning it off when you use it?

 

[Chewie]

Tell it to get a job, it's not eligible for social security yet.

 

[bwframe]

Clearly you are not driving in Tennessee as it would be a non issue, I suspect some vehicles go 200,000 miles with out the lever ever moving.

Btown too...

 

[rem788]

As suggested, there used to be two small springs that a cam on the steering shaft would press against and shut off the signal. Some used a short plastic arm that accomplished the same thing. The springs can be replaced, the short plastic arms could not be replaced, the signal switch assembly had to be replaced. Be aware that in addition to disconnecting the battery to disable the airbag system, you will need to wait a few minutes for the capacitor in the airbag module to discharge to prevent unwanted deployment. Good luck.

 

[Tactically Fat]

I had a similar issue in my grandma's old car when I bought it (I think it was that car)

Annoying, yes. But it was a 1991 Regal and this was like 2012.

I just cancelled them myself when I made a turn.

 

[SAILORGOLF46]

OP here, trying to train myself to remember to cancel them but hearing impaired and usually will drive several minutes till the louder audible comes on. Drives my wife crazier!
Pay back?