Tun signal woes

My turn signals stopped self-cancelling in my 996. I did some research and ordered the correct factory part. Armed with 2 good youtube videos, I went to install. Discovered that at least on my 2001 Cabriolet, the assembly is a bit different and ended up having to remove the cluster to access the trim screws. Got it all back together, and it works. Sometimes. But sometimes it doesn't. Since it seems unlikely I got a bad part (it's directly from a dealer), what else should I be looking at?

Since the cancelling feature is mechanical, you have to make sure you turn the wheel far enough to disengage the signal�

I get that, but on a 90 degree right turn onto a side street, it should self-cancel and it doesn't (consistently). I took this picture during the install and am noticing the wear on the center ring (not sure what that piece is called - steering position sensor? I wonder if that's the main problem.

Any thoughts on the ring piece (worn as shown). I looked it up and it's the airbag clockspring - part 99665221104. I am just not positive it's involved in the turn signal cancellation. Also just noticed a typo in the subject - hoping a mod can edit, as I cannot

Yes thats the clock spring and yes thats what trips the turn signal mechanism so yes it could be the issue.

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Thanks, guess it's time to order one. I thought the old turn signal switch assembly looked fine to me.

There is a guy on here Jim Glowienka, that rebuilds them even better. send him a message. end up with better turn signals for way cheaper.

@Jim Glowienka thoughts?

This what he posted in previous post Originally Posted by Jim Glowienka I created the upgrade process when the switches failed on both my 2001 and a friend's 2002 911 (part number 996 61 219 10 EWC). These both have the 4-stalk switch. I assume vehicles with 3 or fewer stalks will still experience turn signal failures that can be corrected by my process. You would ship me your switch assembly. I take the metal cover off the switch assembly, remove the broken or cracked plastic fingers, and attach replacement fingers made out of spring steel. After a cleaning and re-greasing, the switch is re-assembled and the top reattached. The process usually takes 2 days from start to finish. I've been charging $100 for the upgrade, excluding any shipping cost. Based on that part number, this is the list of matching Porsche model fitments: � Porsche 996 (1999-2005) � Porsche 996 Carrera, Carrera 4 and Carrera 4S (1999-05) � Porsche 996 GT2 and GT3 Coupe (2002-05) Note: w/ Cruise Control and Onboard Computer � Porsche 996 Turbo and Turbo S Coupe (2001-05) � Porsche 997 (2005-2013) � Porsche 997 Carrera and Carrera S (2005) Note: w/ Cruise Control and Onboard Computer � Porsche Boxster (1997-2004) � Porsche Boxster Convertible (2001-04, 1997-99) � Porsche Boxster S Convertible (2001-04) � Porsche Boxster S Special Edition Convertible (2004) Note: w/ Cruise Control and Onboard Computer

The Stalk is the most common failure and is what Jim can fix for $100 ....The less common failure is the other half of the cancelling feature and that is the plastic Tab on the Clock Spring that can break off.... So unless someone has a $100 fix for that piece you will need to buy a new Clock Spring ..

I sourced a used Boxster clock spring for about $20. The Tip and manual clock springs are different.

I'm in the same boat re the automatic turn signal shutoff. I bought a 3 stalk unit off ebay but the turn signal return was already broken. Anyway here is a video of a guy in Australia that fixed his by using epoxy to bond the pieces back together: Home Built by Jeff There is also a firm in The Netherlands that sells a repair kit but won't address the problem Jeff has. 928_924parts.com

I did the fix on mine and now it cancels right signals but (usually) not left. I did notice reinstalling it worked less consistently in that direction. I think it�s a combination of worn clock spring and the little nub that it bumps into. Perhaps I can re-align it or something. Annoying to say the least. Jim�s service isn�t at all unreasonable, having fiddled with this. I used the Aussie video, which is pretty good in its own right, and it�s pretty fiddly drilling and re-riveting and getting all the springs and contacts sorted out putting the pieces back together, along with the glueing of the tabs themselves.