Turn Signal Lever Won't Engage

[TomoHawk]

My turn signal lever on the '78 280Z is funny the way you need to move it up or down to get it to turn on. You also have to pull it back slightly, otherwise it won't engage, and turns off when you let go. Does this mean it is worn down and must be replaced?

[Pop N Wood]

You might try taking it apart and cleaning up the contacts.

 

Pete Paraska has some info on his site concerning the poor design of the turn signal set up on the 240's

 

http://mywebpages.comcast.net/pparaska/turnsgn1.htm

 

I assume it is a similar problem on the later models. Anyway the link diagrams how to add headlight relays to reduce the current flow through the switch. If your current switch is corroded and/or dirty then you will still need to overhaul it to make it work with the relays.