Problems/Service/Repairs If you have a problem with your HHR, want a tip on repairing or performing a particular service to you HHR here is the place to post!

Turn Signal Lever no longer cancels automatically

Thread Tools
 
Search this Thread
 
Old 12-15-2008, 04:03 PM
  #1  
Member
Thread Starter
 
alien_sporez's Avatar
 
Join Date: 03-09-2007
Location: Houston
Posts: 51
Turn Signal Lever no longer cancels automatically

Of course, since I just rolled over 36K miles, now this happens.

Anyways, my turn signal lever isn't cancelling automatically after I complete a turn. Right now only right turns don't cancel.

Anyone else have this problem?

Also, how do I repair it (part numbers would be helpful)?
alien_sporez is offline  
Old 12-15-2008, 04:11 PM
  #2  
Founding Member
 
SindyDix's Avatar
 
Join Date: 03-12-2006
Location: Lake Isabella CA
Posts: 6,543
I've had this problem for a very long time now. I never took it in to be fixed. It's just a habit now to return the lever to the neutral position.

Here is the thread on it. Perhaps ChevyMgr has some insight in this from when this was first posted way back when.

https://www.chevyhhr.net/forums/show...ighlight=lever
SindyDix is offline  
Old 12-15-2008, 04:18 PM
  #3  
Member
Thread Starter
 
alien_sporez's Avatar
 
Join Date: 03-09-2007
Location: Houston
Posts: 51
Yes, I originally did a search and found that thread. But since it was from 2 yrs ago, and nothing seemed to become of it, I thought I'd start a new thread to get some new insights.
alien_sporez is offline  
Old 12-15-2008, 04:20 PM
  #4  
Senior Member
 
pitbull76's Avatar
 
Join Date: 11-20-2006
Location: Peoria, IL
Posts: 931
Might just be an adjustment. I had to take mine back after the steering column was replaced since it did not reliably cancel the turn signals. Dealer said it was just a basic adjustment.
pitbull76 is offline  
Old 12-15-2008, 04:26 PM
  #5  
Founding Member
 
ChevyMgr's Avatar
 
Join Date: 11-23-2007
Location: Texas
Posts: 8,210
Possibly the multi-function switch. Costs around $150 to fix.
ChevyMgr is offline  
Old 12-15-2008, 04:51 PM
  #6  
Founding Member
 
ChevyMgr's Avatar
 
Join Date: 11-23-2007
Location: Texas
Posts: 8,210
--------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Turn Signal Multifunction Switch Replacement
Removal Procedure
Remove the instrument panel cluster trim plate bezel. Refer to Instrument Panel Cluster Trim Plate Bezel Replacement .
Remove the lower steering column trim cover bolts and remove the upper steering column trim cover. Refer to Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement Steering Column Trim Covers Replacement .
Disconnect the turn signal multifunction switch electrical connectors.
Position the left lower steering column trim cover out of the way,

Name:  mfls.jpg
Views: 2105
Size:  14.7 KB

Depress the switch locking tabs and remove the turn signal multifunction switch (1).
ChevyMgr is offline  
Old 12-15-2008, 05:21 PM
  #7  
Member
 
MGMsHHR's Avatar
 
Join Date: 11-21-2008
Location: pittsburgh,pa
Posts: 40
I had the same problem about 3 weeks ago. But mine would not cancel from left turn all the time.......i out of ten times it would not cancel. Dealer replaced the turn signal multifuntion switch and all is fine. Mine was under warranty with only 14000 on it but its only 8 months old.
MGMsHHR is offline  
Old 12-16-2008, 05:46 AM
  #8  
Member
 
trfindley's Avatar
 
Join Date: 04-10-2008
Location: Stone Mountain, GA
Posts: 89
Mine started doing this at around 36,000 miles 1 month ago. It doesn't cancel to the right. I found that putting a little more effort in straightening the wheel would cancel it. I am reluctant to squirt WD-40 into it. Maybe rub some white lithium grease in there with a Q-tip?
trfindley is offline  
Old 01-18-2010, 10:11 AM
  #9  
Member
 
imredbeard's Avatar
 
Join Date: 12-08-2009
Location: Plymouth, NH
Posts: 43
My 08 panel is at the dealer for this right now, they can't reproduce the problem. It looks like I'm going to have to drive an hour to show them it doesn't always cancel. I explained a right turn followed by a left will do it every time. With only 1200 miles left on the bumper to bumper I'm not taking it back until its fixed.
imredbeard is offline  
Old 01-19-2010, 06:33 PM
  #10  
Member
 
MGMsHHR's Avatar
 
Join Date: 11-21-2008
Location: pittsburgh,pa
Posts: 40
mine has been replaced twice. once at about 15000 for a intermittent left turn cancel that we are talking about. and the second time the manual headlights would not work. i went through a construction zone and you are supposed to turn headlights on, well when i turn them on they went out and the police officer in front of me had a talk about that. i won the argument by showing him the swicth was in the on position and the lights were not on. he said to get it fixed and let me go with a verbal warning.
MGMsHHR is offline  
Related Topics
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
Farmers Daughter
Problems/Service/Repairs
2
03-31-2014 06:09 PM
HokieHHR
Problems/Service/Repairs
10
12-30-2013 10:18 PM
SindyDix
Problems/Service/Repairs
14
01-02-2012 06:14 PM
RkyMtnHHR
The Lounge
6
11-20-2009 08:15 PM
1Panel2NV
Appearance/Modifications Discussions
15
06-19-2008 03:15 PM



Quick Reply: Turn Signal Lever no longer cancels automatically



All times are GMT -5. The time now is 07:58 AM.