[T3] Turn Signal Switch Assy

[Max Welton]

Today I got the steering column reassembled. Don't have the wiring
reconnected but the turn signal switch now works better than since I
got the car.

Max

On Mon, Feb 2, 2026 at 9:20 AM Jim Adney <jadney at vwtype3.org> wrote:
>
> Now that I've had a day to think about this and look at your photos again, I
> have a suggestion.
>
> Cut a rectangle of clear plastic out of a smooth plastic container, like a water
> bottle. Make it just wide enough to fit in the slot in the lower plate and long
> enough to stick up thru the upper plate. It will form a partial tube. Slide the
> upper plate over that and let it guide the spring loaded tabs into the slot.
>
> Once everything is in position, pull the plastic piece out, leaving the tabs in
> place.
>
> You'll have to do this all over again once your new bearing insulator arrives,
> but you'll have no trouble doing this a second time.
>
> On 1 Feb 2026 at 16:06, Max Welton wrote:
>
> > While waiting for parts to come in I'm trying to deal with a problem
> > with my turn signal switch. It was pretty hard to move. These
> > spring-loaded tabs are, I think, supposed to go into the slot in the
> > plate underneath.
> >
> > https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2648241.jpg
> >
> > As can be seen in the above picture, there are marks left on the
> > plate, I think the tabs were riding on top of the plate. I have tried
> > pushing the tabs in using a screwdriver but have been unable to get
> > them to seat.
> >
> > https://www.thesamba.com/vw/gallery/pix/2648242.jpg
> >
> > What am I doing wrong?
> >
> > Max
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