Multifunction switch removal
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Multifunction switch removal
Am trying to get to 97 F-150 multifunction switch to see if cleaning/lube will get the right turn signal to flash normally. Got the 3 phillips head screws off the bottom cover, unscrewed the lever for the steering wheel position and the bottom cover came off....the top cover is restricted from coming off by the ignition switch which I am unfamiliar with removing.
Any help on getting the top cover off?
Thanks-Goudey
Any help on getting the top cover off?
Thanks-Goudey
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Hey Goudey,
First disconect the battery, it will save the battery from discharge. Next remove the trim panel that is just above the steering column, it just snaps in place, note you will need to put on the park brake and move the gearshift lever down for better access. With the ignition key in the run position, look up from the floor at one of the holes in the lower sterring column cover pnl. You will see a silver tiny ball looking thing that must be pressed to release the switch assy, it kind of looks like a grease fitting ball.
Good luck. Dave P.
First disconect the battery, it will save the battery from discharge. Next remove the trim panel that is just above the steering column, it just snaps in place, note you will need to put on the park brake and move the gearshift lever down for better access. With the ignition key in the run position, look up from the floor at one of the holes in the lower sterring column cover pnl. You will see a silver tiny ball looking thing that must be pressed to release the switch assy, it kind of looks like a grease fitting ball.
Good luck. Dave P.
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From: Massachusetts
Hi, Found this in the read first section of this form. Good reading there.. Ketcha L8A
Q: My signal lights dont work correctly...they flash too fast or not at all or one side and not the other etc.
A: For some good info and instructions on replacing the switch see AjRagno's posts at https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...?s=&thr...%252 52Bremove or https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...hreadid=193614
Q: My signal lights dont work correctly...they flash too fast or not at all or one side and not the other etc.
A: For some good info and instructions on replacing the switch see AjRagno's posts at https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...?s=&thr...%252 52Bremove or https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/s...hreadid=193614
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Thanks,
I was having issues with my truck funny how all the things I was reading was happening to me. Fixed a lot of them and saved a lot of doe. Good job on the sight lots of things to read..
Thanks Again Mike
I was having issues with my truck funny how all the things I was reading was happening to me. Fixed a lot of them and saved a lot of doe. Good job on the sight lots of things to read..
Thanks Again Mike
