Turn Signal Cam... ugh!

[HammerDown]

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

 

[IDIBOBS]

My oriellys one has been working for 6years of hard work. Like time warranty and super simple to swap out.

 

[HammerDown]

My oriellys one has been working for 6years of hard work. Like time warranty and super simple to swap out.

Thanks for the feedback but aren't they Dorman parts?
No O'reilly's in my area.
Just the cam alone is what I see on eBay.
I have also replaced the entire switch with wiring pigtail $$$$ it still fails.

https://www.oreillyauto.com/search/v/a/5328/automotive-truck-1988-ford-f-250?q=turn+signial+cam

 

[THSIM9]

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…

 

[WrenchWhore]

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.

 

[Old 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.
Our PNP use to be $1.


Goat

 

[Austin86250]

My oriellys one has been working for 6years of hard work. Like time warranty and super simple to swap out.

Good luck here with it aswell

 

[Cubey]

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

 

[HammerDown]

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.
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.
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.

 

[HammerDown]

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.

link

 

[WrenchWhore]

link

Amazon.com

 

[WrenchWhore]

Thought i'd give an update: My Amazon TRQ turn signal switch is junk already. Left blinker wont stay down.

 

[ttman4]

Thought i'd give an update: My Amazon TRQ turn signal switch is junk already. Left blinker wont stay down.

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.

Goat

Yeah seems like nearly nothing new now-ah-days lasts longer than 20-30 minutes after installation!!!!
About 10-12 yrs ago mine cratered, went to NAPA, got new & installed it, few days later started acting up. After about 3 free replacements & installs I just gave up & left it alone.....
Ever since then my turn signal just stays on till I see its on, Rt or Lt. Sometimes I go all way thru town turning Rt or Lt.

About 3 yr ago I made a run to E Texas & back...probably about 5K miles total. I'm pretty sure I went all the way down there & back home "Turning Right" or "Turning Left".... I'm not sure. But I made it finally back home to Oregon!!!

Few yr ago I was going thru local intersection, drifted over to Rt. Young cute young lady about 21 started blowing horn, hollering & screaming. Then she followed me to store parking lot I was going to, I parked, got out, & she was there in her car behind my truck. She hollering & screaming & cussing me with lots new nasty words I never heard!!! (& I've heard 'em all)

Finally I asked "If she had insurance???" She responded "YES!!!" Then I asked if she had that extra "OLD FOLKS INSURANCE CLAUSE?" She responded "What's that?"
Then I told her well that "That's extra insurance to protect you against OLD FOLKS THAT'S FORGOT HOW TO DRIVE!!!"
Then I turned & walked off........