Turn Signal Cancelling Cam Replacement

If your turn signals don't turn off after you go around a corner and straighten the steering wheel, this cancelling cam is your culprit. Instead of replacing the whole turn signal switch, you can save yourself some money by just replacing the cam.
This video hows how to replace the turn signal cancelling cam on a 1969 Mercury Cougar with a tilt / tilt-away steering column. However, this information applies to a wide range of vehicles from the late 1960's through the mid-1980's, including Ford, Lincoln, Mercury, Chrysler, Dodge and Plymouth.

[erniemurray]

This was exactly the video I needed to see. I was ready to send my new cam back because it didn't have a brown wire. Thank you for a no nonsense video on how to replace the cam on a 69 tilt wheel.

[MrTooMudge]

This is a very informative video that goes into detail to explain the repair of many different makes and models of cars for the turn signal canceling mechanism.

[TheMustangking]

Thanks for posting this! I need to replace mine in my 78 F:250 and this makes it seem much easier!

[jimbojet]

Excellent video! Don explained the procedures very well and made it look easy 👍👍

[deplorableb.r.]

That's what I need for my '69 Lincoln Mark III. Thank you!!!

[MrPoppyDuck]

Nice video. I'll need to remember that kit is available when my switch eventually breaks. Note that you never want to count on solder holding a connection together. You may want to crimp an uninsulated short ferrule on the wires and then heat it with a hot enough iron to melt the solder into the joint. You may also want to flux the wires and the ferrule before crimping to help the solder flow into the joint.

[salty]

Thanks for the great videos. I was wondering if you would do a video sometime on installing sequential lights on a 67.

[Evrenthewrencher]

I really enjoyed your video master thank u !

[robertjeanjaquet]

I have the same situation as Clorox Bleach with a new complete turn signal switch. I need to adjust one of the wires under the cam to get my left brake light to work. Leary about breaking cam getting clip off the rivet. Thanks.

[Topher]

Don mentioned that the clip that holds the cancel cam for a non-tilt column will probably break when removed. I imagine you probably stock a replacement. If so, what would it be called? I can't seem to find it.

[vondrebridges]

Hey Don I got confused at this part 7:06 the little pieces had to go in the springs and what does he mean by that.

[frankmaleno]

I spent the bucks and bought a Ford replacement for the complete unit even though the one on the car wasn’t broken and even after replacement it still doesn’t cancel all the time. Any ideas?

[albertotorresarreola]

The cable you mentioned for the thunderbird, specifically the brown wire. What would it actually be doing? Asking because I have a 68 tbird that has the same set up but not sure if a replacement part without three cables would affect anything.

[ecss]

Butting two wires together and soldering them is never recommended. You should always make a mechanical connection by twisting the wires together. That type of connection can easily crack and fail.

[ktgaish]

My left turn signal stays on unless I remove the tune signal stock. The little spring the helps push the canceling cam back in place is broken. Do you all sell that piece?

[cameradudeNYC]

If that is a '69 XR7 what is it doing with the cover for the trunk keyhole?  I thought those sliding covers were on the 67 and 68's only.

[ciscohour]

I pulled the flasher knob on my 71 Torino and it started smoking. Lost turn signals. I’m thinking I need a new switch.

[bluefrog]

I have a completely different vehicle but will be doing something similar soon. My question is this... If the turn signal works fine but just wont stay (I have to hold it to turn right)- do I need to replace the whole turn signal switch or can I just replace the turn signal cam and save a little money? Thanks in advance!!

[sissymurphy]

I have a 2001 ford explorer V8 and left turn signal will not go off .I replaced the bulb and that was not what was wrong .Last time it kept blinking I replaced the bulb and it worked fine for over 2 years .

[thomaslange]

Ive got the same repair to do on my '73 Lincoln Continental.
There are 3 wires too but I need them for the hazard lights?!