Wiper fluid switch working intermittently
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Wiper fluid switch working intermittently
97 Exp XLT --- I'm sure the multifunction switch is same for every year...
I have been noticing a trend lately that if I want my wiper fluid to work properly, I need to push the corner/rim of the round button in order for the fluid to even squirt out. And even then it doesn't always want to spray a full blast. Sometimes I'll get a couple of small spritzes or nothing at all. My best luck in getting it to work is when I push on the edge of the button with a little force and everything works as normal. I'm concerned with getting this fixed as I'll need my wiper fluid more and more as we head into the winter months.
My question is: Can I replace the end switch for the washer fluid since everything else works perfectly or do I need to replace the whole (expensive) multi-function switch?
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I have been noticing a trend lately that if I want my wiper fluid to work properly, I need to push the corner/rim of the round button in order for the fluid to even squirt out. And even then it doesn't always want to spray a full blast. Sometimes I'll get a couple of small spritzes or nothing at all. My best luck in getting it to work is when I push on the edge of the button with a little force and everything works as normal. I'm concerned with getting this fixed as I'll need my wiper fluid more and more as we head into the winter months.
My question is: Can I replace the end switch for the washer fluid since everything else works perfectly or do I need to replace the whole (expensive) multi-function switch?
Edit
Found a similar thread: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/2...sh-button.html
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I also had an issue where the fluid would only squirt sometimes. Like you, I thought it was the button on the end, but it wasn't. The next time they don't squirt, try putting on your turn signal and then try it again. If it squirts fine you will need to change the whole multifunction switch.
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I also had an issue where the fluid would only squirt sometimes. Like you, I thought it was the button on the end, but it wasn't. The next time they don't squirt, try putting on your turn signal and then try it again. If it squirts fine you will need to change the whole multifunction switch.
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Just get used to cleaning the windshield when making left or right hand turns
But the aftermarket switches really do not look to be made of a very high quality material. Maybe get a used one from an auto wrecker instead.
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That being said, get the aftermarket one and save the money.
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there was a thread here a while back that went through how to clean all those contacts on that switch - can't find it right now, does someone remember it? I have it printed out at home, just have never done it (btw - I have the same issue, I also have the "speed blinker" intermittently too)
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Looked again and found it: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/3...ml#post2256429 see what you get, it's cheaper than a new part right now.
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Looked again and found it: https://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/3...ml#post2256429 see what you get, it's cheaper than a new part right now.
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