Turn signal stalk is not re-setting after turn?

[DuaneVanDuuren]

I replaced the combination switch on my 02 996 about 3,000 miles ago.  I realize this is a common replacement item, but 3,000 miles is not what I would consider a reasonable timeframe to replace it again.  Is this consistent with other's experience?  If the life expectancy is that short I am hesitant to bother fixing it again.   The first time it was replaced, it was done at a reputable independent shop.  

[Kevin Bryck]

I was warned to never hold/force the stalk in the on position to keep the signal blinking during a complex turning maneuver, like in a traffic circle.

I have tried to be very careful with signal use since I replaced mine a one year ago for almost $400 for the part.

 

The left signal is already intermittently failing to self cancel after completing a turn.

Since the existing signal sound does not rise above background noise in these cars that leaves me phantom signaling as I proceed down the road.

Need to retrain to manually cancel the signal now.

 

This vehicle only has 50k miles.

I run vehicles 150k to 200k before disposing and have never changed a turn signal stalk in my life.

This part totally sucks.

Edited August 4, 2019 by Kevin Bryck
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[DuaneVanDuuren]

Agreed!  I am hoping something went wrong during the install.  I will do the next one myself.  The part may be poorly designed, but it really can’t be this bad I hope. 

[karim khalaf]

The turn signal not resetting as well in my 2002 Carrera cabrio.
I think it is nit that annoying so I do turn the signal iff myself after a turn. It us not that bad. Just a habit as my 1988 Mercedes 500SL has that problem as well on left turns!
I feel not worth the cost if repair.
Other option is not to take turns and just go straight [emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787][emoji1787]
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[buckeye96]

Kevin,

 

I'd like to take you up on your offer if your old Steering Control Switch Assembly is still available.  I've been thinking of gettign a 3d printer, and sinc emy newly acquire 2002 C4S is experiencing the same problem, I'd like to see if I could fashion a fix.