07-08-2021, 12:03 PM
(This post was last modified: 07-08-2021, 07:47 PM by Colin Morgan.)
Hi,
The mechanism is designed to lock shut when the trafficator is down. This keeps it vertically in place when not in use and stops it swinging out on corners. When power is applied the lock should come off first - a shaped piece at the top moves down and this releases the arm so that it can rise. The bit that moves first can be seen if you look at the very top of the mechanism. It can be released by pressing down in the centre (of the very top bit of the mechanism) with a screwdriver or similar when power is not being applied. The lock is providing the resistance you can feel and it shouldn't be forced. If this bit is sticking, then cleaning and lubrication should improve matters.
Hope this helps.
Colin
The mechanism is designed to lock shut when the trafficator is down. This keeps it vertically in place when not in use and stops it swinging out on corners. When power is applied the lock should come off first - a shaped piece at the top moves down and this releases the arm so that it can rise. The bit that moves first can be seen if you look at the very top of the mechanism. It can be released by pressing down in the centre (of the very top bit of the mechanism) with a screwdriver or similar when power is not being applied. The lock is providing the resistance you can feel and it shouldn't be forced. If this bit is sticking, then cleaning and lubrication should improve matters.
Hope this helps.
Colin