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I loathe the lane change "feature"--where if you tap the stalk it blinks only 3 times.
It's a neat idea but implementation is terrible. Half the time I want to actually turn on the signal it only triggers the lane change temporary feature instead, and often I have to try several times to get it to actually go on. It's so sensitive that half the time when I return the stalk to center it trips it to signal in the other direction.

Is there any chance there's an alternate part number for the switch that doesn't have the "feature"?

 

[2ndgen]

This feature can be disabled with programmer: AlfaOBD etc

I have AlfaOBD, where in there would I alter the setting?

 

[2ndgen]

Oh. Never noticed that menu before. I'll have to explore it.

 

[2ndgen]

Update:
I was able to disable the feature with alfaobd. While this did prevent it from doing the lane change signalling, it didn't fix the issue with the stalk not being able to always engage the turn signal or sometimes tripping the other side when returning to center.
I replaced the entire switch and now it works great--no more complaints. It feels much more solid and noticeably clicks and holds going between on and off positions.
So, I think your suggestions were correct, my original switch was faulty. I didn't bother to try to see if I could repair it, but will hang on to it in case the new switch ever has issues I can try to refurbish it.

 

[2ndgen]

... It's like having a new hobby while driving.

 

[2ndgen]

FYI I bought the WVE 1S7761 part off rockauto. Seems high quality. Might even be the OE. WVE/NTK/NGK are all the same company...