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tookaphotoof



Member Since: 18 Mar 2013
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Netherlands 2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black
indicator stalk problems
Anyone with a Puma Defender has had problems with the indicator stalk? Endless problems over here. Used to switch off by itself a couple of times during each left hand corner whilst steering in. Got fed up with it and in the end I believe the dealer swopped it for a new one.
Now, from time to time the bloody indicator stalk switches off steering into right hand corners.
I'm almost at the point of trying to fix this problem myself as it's starting to get time consuming taking the car to the dealer and back... Rolling Eyes
Post #313262 3rd Mar 2014 10:36pm
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max peck



Member Since: 30 Aug 2012
Location: Dubai
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United Arab Emirates 2009 Defender 110 Puma 2.4 SVX Station Wagon Santorini Black
Stalk
Take a look at it yourself. Perhaps they screwed up fitting it.
I had an issue with a faulty/loose stalk (original one ). It wouldn't engage the lights and when turning would either cancel or not cancel the indicators. While replacing it I noticed it was not only faulty but loose in its brackets.

Remove the plastic trim around the ignition key and steering wheel.
Remove the centre piece on the steering wheel and the wheel itself. (you don't need a tool , can do it with a good whack from a hammer).

Its a cheap part to replace.

I hope you sort it!
Post #316189 15th Mar 2014 4:24pm
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mrd1990



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Wales 2000 Defender 110 Td5 CSW Epsom Green
I had a problem with it not staying on for indicating right, I slightly loosened the two small screws for the plastic bottom trim and that fixed it Thumbs Up
Post #316196 15th Mar 2014 4:42pm
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tookaphotoof



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Thanks guys. I'll have a go at it myself. Razz
Post #316198 15th Mar 2014 4:46pm
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tookaphotoof



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We'll have to see if it stays ok, but after loosening 4 screws it worked perfectly today. Let's hope it wasn't coincidence. Cool
Post #316497 16th Mar 2014 9:04pm
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max peck



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great.
Post #316571 17th Mar 2014 9:54am
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tookaphotoof



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Turned out to be not so great after all. Have to hope I find some time coming month to have a careful look what's wrong with the stalk. Utterly irritating to have a faulty stalk that's acting up in crowded cities. Neutral
Post #320131 29th Mar 2014 11:44pm
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bpman



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have you changed your steering wheel ? - if so check your boss is lined up ok, otherwise like Max says, pop the steering wheel off and have a look at the cancelling pin
Post #320174 30th Mar 2014 9:14am
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tookaphotoof



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Haven't changed the steering wheel but haven't looked at the cancelling pin either. I'll have a look at it asap to prevent myself teaching my toddler words he shouldn't say... Whistle
Post #320177 30th Mar 2014 9:27am
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Maxxed_Ross



Member Since: 06 Jun 2012
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Scotland 2001 Defender 90 Td5 CSW Cobar Blue
I found mine doing this on my TD5, and it turned out to be the cancel ring on the steering wheel being in the wrong place

it was fine, but it's started to get worse again - so it might need glued in place next time Mad
Post #320297 30th Mar 2014 6:49pm
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Mcmuffin



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Belgium 2013 Defender 130 Puma 2.2 HCPU Santorini Black
Remove the steering wheel. The cancelling ring is blue coloured and should be secured with a metal ring with two rubber-covered clamps. My guess : the metal ring is not fitted.
Post #321182 3rd Apr 2014 12:43am
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tookaphotoof



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Haven't found the time to work on it, yet. Hopefully coming weekend.
Thanks for all the input so far and I'll let you know how things turn out. Very Happy
Post #321345 3rd Apr 2014 7:43pm
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