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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 03:22 PM
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Multi-Function Switch !

After a year or 2 of having issues with the windshield wipers, turn signals, and brake lights, I finally decided to replace the multifunction switch. The brake lights occasionally didn't work, or the blinker didn't work, or windshield wipers wouldn't turn off, I figured the multifunction switch was the culprit. It was, and $154 later everything works correctly. While I had it apart, I was going to replace the rubber boot at the bottom of the column shift lever, at the column, but I almost choked when the parts guy said $66 for that little bugger! I said, I will do without it, lol. I don't think I want to ask for a price for a new driver side window switch. It no longer lights up, and the spare one I have doesn't either. I will have to just stay in the dark!
 
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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 04:11 PM
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Why was the switch causing your problems ?
 
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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 04:39 PM
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I bet it's good to get that taken care of.

I know it doesn't help now, but that switch (oem Motorcraft SW5579) is available from Amazon for $80 or RockAuto for $90.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 07:14 PM
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Why was the switch causing your problems ?
Not sure, I tested all the contacts previously, but it is common denominator, and replacing it cured all of the issues, so...............
 
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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by BigPigDaddy
I bet it's good to get that taken care of.

I know it doesn't help now, but that switch (oem Motorcraft SW5579) is available from Amazon for $80 or RockAuto for $90.
I see that now, oops, a little late, lol, but it's all good now.
 
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Old Oct 14, 2012 | 07:27 PM
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Originally Posted by BigPigDaddy
I bet it's good to get that taken care of.

I know it doesn't help now, but that switch (oem Motorcraft SW5579) is available from Amazon for $80 or RockAuto for $90.
Originally Posted by DetailerDave
I see that now, oops, a little late, lol, but it's all good now.
That's the way it goes sometimes.

At least you got it fixed.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 12:11 PM
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I took mine apart cleaned all the connectors and she worked fine. this happens alot on motor homed cus they sit alot and corrison forms on the connectors and they dont make contact.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 02:08 PM
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Those aren't sealed very well. Mine was really cruddy inside.
 
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Old Oct 22, 2012 | 05:08 PM
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Originally Posted by thomabb
Those aren't sealed very well. Mine was really cruddy inside.
Do you go muddin' with the windows down?

By the way, your sig says "no mods" but I spy clear turn signals on the front.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 07:25 AM
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Originally Posted by BigPigDaddy
Do you go muddin' with the windows down?
She came from the Canadian oil fields. That light brown clay dust was EVERYWHERE! I still find traces of it sometimes. That was what I found inside the MF switch.
 
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Old Oct 23, 2012 | 07:55 PM
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Don't it figure. I was out in my shed today, and ran across a spare M/F switch! The turn switch lever has a different bend to it, but otherwise it's the same.
 
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