Dimmer switch question for 2000 F150

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Aug 19, 2005 | 09:21 PM

bulrydr_1

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Dimmer switch question for 2000 F150

Hey guys,
I tried a search, and no luck.....

On my 2000 F150, when I hit the dimmer switch to go to high beam, the headlights go out completly. It started out to be intermittent, but now it happens all the time. The headlights themselves are good.

Is a new dimmer switch something I can replace myself? Or is this something that I need to take in to be repaired? My main concern is the airbag. Does the steering wheel need to come off?

Thanks for the help...

Mike

Aug 21, 2005 | 10:43 AM

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Been 2 days...

Just trying to get this question back up..
thanks

Aug 22, 2005 | 09:18 AM

92merc

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Sounds like the problem is the multifunction switch. Try doing a search for that. I don't remember the specifics, but you will need to remove the steering column covers.

Here is one post on it. Sounds like there's a cap on the end to pop off.

https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...unction+switch

Aug 23, 2005 | 06:49 PM

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92merc.
thanls for the info. I'll try that this eveniong to see if it works. I'll keep ya'll posted

Aug 24, 2005 | 01:18 PM

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Works Now!!!

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Originally Posted by 92merc

Even though this was for a wiper problem, I followed the posted directions, took apart the switch and cleaned it. She works like a champ now. It was easy to do and only took about 30 minutes to complete...

Thanks Merc