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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 07:26 PM
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Multi-function switch...?

A co-worker told me the other day that my left brakelight was out. I checked the bulb and it was OK, checked for power all the way from the taillight ***'y to the firewall connection...dead. Front signal works fine, but no brake/turn on the rear. I looked at both my Chilton's and Haynes' manuals, the wiring diagram shows the wire that's dead originating in the muti-function switch, but there is no other mention of it in either manual. Where is the durn thing located, anybody know, and is this likely to be my problem? Thanks, -TD
 
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 08:32 PM
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The EVTM for my 87 shows that the only difference between brake, turn signals & emergency flashers is in the multifunction switch. So if your emergency flashers are working, the multifunction switch is the problem

The turn signal lever is attached to the multifunction switch.
 
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Old Dec 22, 2004 | 08:40 PM
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Aha! So it's in the column. Thank you, I'll rip into it tomorrow. -TD
 
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Your welcome, good luck with it.
 
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Old Dec 23, 2004 | 09:20 PM
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Turned out to be a bad connection right at the switch. Cleaned it, a little dielectric grease, working fine now. Thanks for pointing me in the right direction. -TD
 
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Old Dec 24, 2004 | 12:52 AM
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Good deal, glad to hear it's fixed.
 
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