Turn Signal Cam... ugh!

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Seriously, are there any aftermarket turn signal cams on the market that actually work and LAST like OE cams?
This is #4 that failed
 

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If you find one let me know. I’ve been through 3 or 4 that were junk right out of the box. I ended up using my old switch and supergluing the broken plastic. I’m sure it’s going to break again…
 

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I just installed a TRQ brand one from Amazon (Taiwan). My original was busted in 5 different ways. Reviews seem ok. So far so good. It definitely seems easier to click the turn signals. I'm hoping this aids in it's lifespan.
 

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The Cam cancels it back to neutral after a right
or left turn right?
Mine doesn`t, but I have the Turn Signal reminder
moderator, my Wife. Your Turn Signal is still on.
I can`t hear it or see the dim lights, plus the steering
wheel is in the way of the lights.

PNP is another option, lots of old Trucks in the yards.
Just because they are junked doesn`t mean the part
is bad. Pop steering wheels and remove the cam`s.
What other Ford/Mercury etc... vehicles use the same
cam? Just a thought.

PNP now cost another $, now $3 to get in. ;Pissed
Our PNP use to be $1.


Goat
 

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I put a bare cam in a Dodge van years ago, same exact part as ford, and it only worked well in one direction.

my idi van needs one, i have to hold it in both directions because it doesn't hold.

i bought the bare cam from O'Reilly but haven't tried putting it in yet
 

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The Cam cancels it back to neutral after a right
or left turn right?
Mine doesn`t, but I have the Turn Signal reminder
moderator, my Wife. Your Turn Signal is still on.
I can`t hear it or see the dim lights, plus the steering
wheel is in the way of the lights.

PNP is another option, lots of old Trucks in the yards.
Just because they are junked doesn`t mean the part
is bad. Pop steering wheels and remove the cam`s.
What other Ford/Mercury etc... vehicles use the same
cam? Just a thought.

PNP now cost another $, now $3 to get in. ;Pissed
Our PNP use to be $1.


Goat

The Cam cancels it back to neutral after a right
or left turn right?
Mine doesn`t, but I have the Turn Signal reminder
moderator, my Wife. Your Turn Signal is still on.
I can`t hear it or see the dim lights, plus the steering
wheel is in the way of the lights.

PNP is another option, lots of old Trucks in the yards.
Just because they are junked doesn`t mean the part
is bad. Pop steering wheels and remove the cam`s.
What other Ford/Mercury etc... vehicles use the same
cam? Just a thought.

PNP now cost another $, now $3 to get in. ;Pissed
Our PNP use to be $1.


Goat
"lots of old Trucks in the yards." ... not in my location/area ... they went to the scrap yard a long time ago.
 

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I just installed a TRQ brand one from Amazon (Taiwan). My original was busted in 5 different ways. Reviews seem ok. So far so good. It definitely seems easier to click the turn signals. I'm hoping this aids in it's lifespan.
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