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    I broke the blinker disengage lever thing in the steering column

    I recently snapped the little lever that disengages the blinker when you are turning. Is that something that can be replaced fairly easily? I'm looking on RealOEM but can't seem to find what I'm looking for. Any advice?

    This is from a 1991 318is airbag model if that makes a difference. Thanks!


    --Roundie Revival 2.0 - 1973 BMW 2002 Build Thread--
    --Golden Boy E30 Build Thread-- (sold)
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    Yes. 2 screws is all you need to remove to swap the ring out. They are the same for all E30/E28 wheels.
    "I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj

    85 323i M TECH 1 S52 - ALPINEWEISS/SCHWARZE
    88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
    89 M3 - ALPINEWEISS II/M TECH CLOTH-ALCANTARA
    91 M TECHNIC CABRIO TURBO - MACAOBLAU/M TECH CLOTH-LEATHER

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      #3
      Originally posted by reelizmpro View Post
      Yes. 2 screws is all you need to remove to swap the ring out. They are the same for all E30/E28 wheels.
      Sorry, which "ring" are you talking about? From what I saw all I broke was a little white lever.


      --Roundie Revival 2.0 - 1973 BMW 2002 Build Thread--
      --Golden Boy E30 Build Thread-- (sold)

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        #4
        Oh, how did you do that? change the turn signal switch out.
        "I'd probably take the E30 M3 in this case just because I love that little car, and how tanky that inline 6 is." - thecj

        85 323i M TECH 1 S52 - ALPINEWEISS/SCHWARZE
        88 M3 - LACHSSILBER/SCHWARZE
        89 M3 - ALPINEWEISS II/M TECH CLOTH-ALCANTARA
        91 M TECHNIC CABRIO TURBO - MACAOBLAU/M TECH CLOTH-LEATHER

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          #5
          Originally posted by reelizmpro View Post
          Oh, how did you do that? change the turn signal switch out.
          I installed a Nardi hub adapter and somehow during the install the lever snapped off. So I take it the entire turn signal switch needs to be replaced then?


          --Roundie Revival 2.0 - 1973 BMW 2002 Build Thread--
          --Golden Boy E30 Build Thread-- (sold)

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            #6
            Yes; they all come preassembled as a unit and once you open the casing to switch the little disengage switch out, you've effectively destroyed the turn signal.

            New turn signals are cheap. I would just get a new airbag one at the yard/on the boards

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              #7
              Will do, thank you!


              --Roundie Revival 2.0 - 1973 BMW 2002 Build Thread--
              --Golden Boy E30 Build Thread-- (sold)

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                #8
                Just did this 2 weeks ago on my non-airbag e30 vert. If you pull it from a yard, amke sure not to cut the wires, after that everything else makes sense. If you know how to pull the steering wheel out you are 90% of the way there.
                1991 e31 - Black on Black, 5.0L/6 Speed. Sold
                1990 e30 Cabriolet, 2.5L/auto. Sold
                1999 e39 Touring, 2.8L/auto. Sold
                1988 e30 Cabriolet, 2.5L/5 Speed. Going for retro modern convenience driver.

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                  #9
                  i managed to do this by putting a steering wheel on with the turn signal flipped, and the cancel arm out. if you put it on straight, it will snap this arm right off. when i went to the jy to pull a new one, i realized i couldnt pull the steering wheel without the key. i got it by breaking the metal ears off the steering column. cant remember what i used to do it, but make sure you break the metal and not the plastic. one of the few times ive had to mix brute force with finesse.

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