Turn Signal, Multi-switch

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Dec 22, 2004 | 08:58 PM

rangedog

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Turn Signal, Multi-switch

Bad multi-switch in 98 Explorer, Dealership says that you cannot just replace the multi-switch. They say that I also need to get an adapter cable and wire it in. Is this true and is it easy or hard to do.

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Last edited by rangedog; Dec 22, 2004 at 09:06 PM.

Dec 22, 2004 | 09:23 PM

mvoeller2

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I replaced my multifunction switch(if your referring to the turn signal, windshield wiper switch) in my 97 explorer and was never told about any rewiring a cable in. Don't know what they are referring to there. And it is fairly easy to put in, took me about 10 minutes to do.

Dec 22, 2004 | 11:42 PM

CobraXP

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I've never heard anything about an adapter cable?!?!? I've replaced mine before and took about as long as mvoeller did...

Dec 23, 2004 | 01:25 PM

Bruker

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I was getting the "buzzing" sound from the turn signal switch when I would flip it to the right turn. I took my switch out, disassembled it, cleaned the contacts with a scotch bright pad, relubed it and it hasn't "buzzed" since. Maybe you could try that first.