Ikon Indicator Stalk frightfully expensive!!!!

gaurav_diavolo · 25th April 2009, 12:55

Hello ppl!! My left side indication does not autocut, when I enquired, there is no repairing, only replacement of entire stalk for such a small issue and guess what, its for over whopping 3 grands!

Is there any solution to it? Can a local mechanic fix it with 'jugaad' or should i get it replaced without thinking twice. Please suggest.

Rudra Sen · 25th April 2009, 13:14

Suggest you go for a new one. Local mechanic won't be able to fix that. Most of these return clips are made out of plastics. They'll try something and you can expect other issues coming up.

Alternatively you can try out second hand part market. May be you'll get a clean one from there.

nitrous · 25th April 2009, 13:15

I've changed the combination switch twice in my Sumo.
3k is not expensive for a ford. Go for it.

dkhatau · 25th April 2009, 13:17

Well i had a problem with my switch assembly and had to change the whole unit (damages Rs.3600). The ford guys told me that this switch cannot be repaired and the whole thing has to be replaced. I also tried for some repair work locally but did not find some one who does it. So had to get it replaced since the head lights were not working.

25th April 2009, 12:55	#1
gaurav_diavolo BHPian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Jaipur Posts: 148 Thanked: 91 Times	Ikon Indicator Stalk frightfully expensive!!!! Hello ppl!! My left side indication does not autocut, when I enquired, there is no repairing, only replacement of entire stalk for such a small issue and guess what, its for over whopping 3 grands! Is there any solution to it? Can a local mechanic fix it with 'jugaad' or should i get it replaced without thinking twice. Please suggest.
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25th April 2009, 13:14	#2
Rudra Sen Team-BHP Support Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Bangalore Posts: 11,657 Thanked: 6,622 Times View My Garage	Suggest you go for a new one. Local mechanic won't be able to fix that. Most of these return clips are made out of plastics. They'll try something and you can expect other issues coming up. Alternatively you can try out second hand part market. May be you'll get a clean one from there. Last edited by Rudra Sen : 25th April 2009 at 13:16.
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25th April 2009, 13:15	#3
nitrous Senior - BHPian Join Date: May 2004 Location: UAE/Lon/Madras Posts: 6,965 Thanked: 329 Times View My Garage	I've changed the combination switch twice in my Sumo. 3k is not expensive for a ford. Go for it.
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25th April 2009, 13:17	#4
dkhatau BHPian Join Date: May 2008 Location: mumbai Posts: 162 Thanked: 43 Times	Well i had a problem with my switch assembly and had to change the whole unit (damages Rs.3600). The ford guys told me that this switch cannot be repaired and the whole thing has to be replaced. I also tried for some repair work locally but did not find some one who does it. So had to get it replaced since the head lights were not working.
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