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blinker/washer switch
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blinker/washer switch
Has anyone had problems with their blinkers and windshield washers not always working. I have a 97 4x4. Dealer said they don't think it is the switch because it doesn't always do it. But I'm thinking of trying it anyhow.
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blinker/washer switch
>Has anyone had problems with their blinkers and windshield
>washers not always working. I have a 97 4x4. Dealer said
>they don't think it is the switch because it doesn't always
>do it. But I'm thinking of trying it anyhow.
I had trouble with my headlights. They started working intermittently and eventually not at all. It was a bad turn signal/washer/hazard unit in the steering column. I've made several posts on here about it today and am now looking for information on changing the flasher unit which controls the turn and emergency flashers. Mine has apparently gone out. I have a '98 4x4 and I think the '97 is similar. Based on your information, I would suggest replacing the switch. Get it anywhere but at the dealer if you can...new they'll get you for about $100. Find one at a salvage yard or check other pricing (I think autozone.com) offers one online for about $60. Good luck!
>washers not always working. I have a 97 4x4. Dealer said
>they don't think it is the switch because it doesn't always
>do it. But I'm thinking of trying it anyhow.
I had trouble with my headlights. They started working intermittently and eventually not at all. It was a bad turn signal/washer/hazard unit in the steering column. I've made several posts on here about it today and am now looking for information on changing the flasher unit which controls the turn and emergency flashers. Mine has apparently gone out. I have a '98 4x4 and I think the '97 is similar. Based on your information, I would suggest replacing the switch. Get it anywhere but at the dealer if you can...new they'll get you for about $100. Find one at a salvage yard or check other pricing (I think autozone.com) offers one online for about $60. Good luck!
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blinker/washer switch
its almost like the other question "does anyone else have a power steering leak"
I've replaced quite a few on our buses/vans. and lucky for us we can get the part from ford even if under warranty and replace it ourselfs eliminating down time for a day or two.
we will play with the switch sometimes to get it to work.
the part is even an in stock item at ford. Thats really bad.
I've replaced quite a few on our buses/vans. and lucky for us we can get the part from ford even if under warranty and replace it ourselfs eliminating down time for a day or two.
we will play with the switch sometimes to get it to work.
the part is even an in stock item at ford. Thats really bad.
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blinker/washer switch
i had the multi switch replaced on my 97 f150,...the symptoms were,..
the delay of the wipers was erratic and
if you turned on your emerg hazards,..they may or may not turn on,.or may stay on and not blink.
the ford dealership said it was very common,..
however,..it sounds like your problem is with the multiswitch on the END of the signal light handle,..so,..you may have a different switch problem.
the delay of the wipers was erratic and
if you turned on your emerg hazards,..they may or may not turn on,.or may stay on and not blink.
the ford dealership said it was very common,..
however,..it sounds like your problem is with the multiswitch on the END of the signal light handle,..so,..you may have a different switch problem.
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blinker/washer switch
I also had a similar problem in my 99 F-150. One night while driving in the rain with the washers going, every time I would signal for a left turn the washer fluid would start. It did this about eight times in a row on that short trip and never again since(about a month). Asked the Ford dealer and they said it could be a bad switch and would replace it if the problem happened again.
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