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When the manufacturers moved the high beam switch to the turn signal stalk it really screwed me up, kept getting my foot caught in the steering wheel. Really bad move on their part.
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Even worse, the simple "pull-on/push off" headlight **** is gone from all models now. That function is also now on one of the steering wheel stalks. Now that is quite aggravating to figure out in the dark when you are not used to the vehicle you are in.
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Post Fiend
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From: Waterloo, Iowa
One downside to the "Christmas Tree" phenomenon of the steering column is they have crammed quite a lot of stuff in there (plus airbag), and the tilt feature puts a lot of flex on wiring bundles to cause intermittents. Can't imagine they are too fun to work on either.
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Does anyone know why all the car manufacturers did that? I think it is much more convenient to have the dimmer switch on the floor.
Even worse, the simple "pull-on/push off" headlight **** is gone from all models now. That function is also now on one of the steering wheel stalks. Now that is quite aggravating to figure out in the dark when you are not used to the vehicle you are in.
Even worse, the simple "pull-on/push off" headlight **** is gone from all models now. That function is also now on one of the steering wheel stalks. Now that is quite aggravating to figure out in the dark when you are not used to the vehicle you are in.
And, yes, every time I drive my mom's car, I have to figure out how to turn on the dang headlights and wipers and defrosters and all that other stuff - at least the radio still has ***** (although I have no idea what the RH **** does).
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Hmmm? What I like so much about our trucks is the simplicity.
Today, everyone wants automatic transmissions, keyless starting, foot activated rear tailgates, assisted parking, remote starting and now, driverless vehicles!
Today, everyone wants automatic transmissions, keyless starting, foot activated rear tailgates, assisted parking, remote starting and now, driverless vehicles!
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