Turning signal control?

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    My mechanic looked at my 1974 Maverick, and said that it needed a turn signal control. He's saying he's having trouble finding one, and I really don't know what he's talking about. I can find turning signal switches. But nothing that says control/ Any help?
     
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    Ask your mechanic if that is what he needs
     
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    Nah, he's saying turn signal control.
     
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    Gotta be a miscommunication, either that or you need a new mechanic...

    Only components for signal light operation are bulbs, wiring, switch and flasher...
     
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    Well it has to be a switch. Where's a good switch?
     
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    And does anyone have a picture of the CORRECT one. I've grown tired of being told a certain part will fit, but then find out it doesn't.
     
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    pretty easy, turn switch, flasher unit, . ...
    i wonder whats wrong.
     
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    That thing from autozone is a replacement cam - don't do it - it is a band-aide repair at best as they just don't last like a new switch.

    The ebay switch is a good price - but before buying, pull your old switch and make sure it matches. Over the years, no telling what was swapped into these old cars. Better safe than sorry.

    (y)
     
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    The AZ parts are a repair kit that may or may not fix your problem, ebay listing is completer switch assembly...
     
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    If you replace the switch...you will need to remove the wire going to the shift selector and put it on the new switch. Be sure to buy a 73-77 switch. The earlier switch is a different animal altogether and won't fit in a 73-77 column. See http://mmb.maverick.to/showthread.php?t=97224
     
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    Boy oh boy, now I'm getting scared.:hide:
     
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    I thank you guys so much. This has been a huge pain in the butt, but I'm learning a lot.
     
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