Holden VE Commodore Turn Signal Stalk Damaged?

No Username on 11/03/2018 - 13:20

Hi Everyone, There is a new issue with my Holden Commodore.

Not sure what the issue is, but when I turn on my right turn signal the stalk does not stay in the position. It goes back into the default position. In order to activate the right turn signal, you have to hold it down.

All lights are working and have been tested. The hazard button works and turns on all the lights.

Could it be that the front turning lights are nearly dead? Trying not to replace the front lights as you need to remove the front bumper in order to change.
Also, have not tested but could it be a bad fuse.

If I was to remove the front bumper. Would I need to use a torque wrench to tighten it back to specifications?

TL:DR Turn signal stalk does not stay in place. Is the stalk broken or faulty light/fuse?

Automotive Holden Commodore

Comments

  • BensonP on 11/03/2018 - 13:29
    +1

    Sounds like the stalk has had it. The self cancelling function could be misaligned or broken.

    There are stalks on eBay, from wreckers, that ate pretty cheap.

    I had a VE and have the workshop manual so I could find the instructions on how to change the stalk yourself, if you want.

    Cheers

    Also, taking the bumper off sucks. I've done it about 4 times. It sucks a whole lot!

    • No Username on 11/03/2018 - 13:44

      Thanks, found one for $35. Is it easy to install?

      • BensonP on 11/03/2018 - 16:54

        Check your private messages :)

        I'll email you the documents

  • altomic on 11/03/2018 - 13:45
    +3

    Have you replaced your blinker fluid with a non-OEM product?

  • JIMB0 on 11/03/2018 - 16:49
    +4

    There is a new issue with my Holden Commodore

    Not surprising.

  • Euphemistic on 11/03/2018 - 20:51

    Could it be that the front turning lights are nearly dead?

    The lights will either work, or they won’t. They don’t fade away.

    • No Username on 12/03/2018 - 09:16

      Some cars can measure the voltage of the lights and determine wheater they are degrading or not.

      • Euphemistic on 12/03/2018 - 13:18

        I think you’ll find that most of them are a simple arrangement that changes the flash rate of a bulb blows.

        Can you name a car that does what you say?

        • No Username on 12/03/2018 - 13:47

          Block-quote I think you’ll find that most of them are a simple arrangement that changes the flash rate of a bulb blows.

          What do you mean?

          All I know is that when my Commodore turn signal flashes rapidly it means the bulbs are nearly dead and changing it fixes the issue. My old Vectra also had a similar function but it would display it on the computer.

        • Euphemistic on 12/03/2018 - 21:29

          @No Username: IME fast flash = at least one bulb blown. If you are changin all of them because they are ‘nearly dead’ you are probably wasting a few good bulbs. I’ve never changed more than one at a time upon finding a fast flash, and its obvious which one to change because it doesn’t flash when the others do.

  • bargainhuntaa on 12/03/2018 - 11:24

    I have a similar issue in my accord euro. I have been asked to replace the combination switch.
    Windering if anyone has a cheaper solution?

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