94 F150 Highbeam switch

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Jan 7, 2005 | 10:23 PM

clean79150

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94 F150 Highbeam switch

Maybe someone can help me out. 1994 F-150 XLT high beams won't stay on unless you hold the turnsignal lever with your hand. I don't know much about these newer trucks, and would appreciate any advise. Anybody else have this problem? Is it a tough fix?

Thanks in advance,
Ron

Jan 7, 2005 | 10:48 PM

MemOrex

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Are you holding it towards you? The highbeams turn on by pressing the lever away from you.

Jan 8, 2005 | 08:36 AM

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Thanks for the reply93green150.
The highbeams don't work when you push the lever forward. They won't work unless you pull back on the lever like your flashing your headlights. I don't know if that is a problem with the dimmer switch, or something else?

Jan 8, 2005 | 09:27 AM

tex94F250

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More than likely your multi-function switch. Easy to replace. About $50.00 @ Ford. If you don't have a Chilton's or Haynes, post and I am sure one of us will walk you through it. Replace mine in my '94 F250 in under 20 minutes.
Tex

Jan 8, 2005 | 09:42 AM

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have you pulled the cover to see if it is a brokken wire? good luck!!

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Jan 8, 2005 | 11:03 AM

clean79150

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Thanks for the replies, I haven't looked at it yet. Now I know where to start.

Jan 8, 2005 | 04:35 PM

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When the switch is held back it activates what is called a flash to pass feature. Does this intensify the low beam side of the headlight bulb or actually switch to bright? I actually don't know. If it intensifies the low beam side, it is possible that both bulbs are burned out on the high beam side.

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