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April 7th, 2009, 7:51 PM

iowaman0322

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high beams don't work

how can i find out why my high beams don't work. when i pull back on the lever it doesn't do anything. sometimes one of the turn signals will turn on.

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April 7th, 2009, 10:24 PM

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It sounds like a bad multifunction switch.

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April 8th, 2009, 4:17 PM

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is that the column switch

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April 8th, 2009, 4:44 PM

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do you know if i could bypass the switch and just hook it up to a toggle switch

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April 9th, 2009, 11:47 PM

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You really need to replace the MF switch. I don't recommend bypassing it.

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April 2nd, 2010, 3:50 PM

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I had the same problem, the switch stopped working completely, but after I had the ignition cylinder replaces,, the mechanic also seemed to repaire the switch.

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October 11th, 2010, 3:22 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EvansBlue

You really need to replace the MF switch. I don't recommend bypassing it.

so...if i have tilt steering....but do not care for the cruise control... am i able to replace the lever and switch with non tilt parts....same year and make?