Smoking steering column
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Smoking steering column
I need to change out the Turn signal/washer fluid switch. It keeps smoking when I signal for a left turn and put on the brakes. Is this something I can do myself (plug & play), or do I need to take it somewhere? I'd really like to be able to replace it myself, Ford wants to charge me $400 to do it and I can get the part off ebay for about $50.
Here's a pic.
John, Bob? Thanks guys.
Here's a pic.
John, Bob? Thanks guys.
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Before you replace it, you could try cleaning it:
http://www.fordf150.net/howto/fix-in...er-problem.php
If that doesn't do it, the stalk is not too hard to replace. Personally, I would pay a little more and get an OEM piece from the dealer.
http://www.fordf150.net/howto/fix-in...er-problem.php
If that doesn't do it, the stalk is not too hard to replace. Personally, I would pay a little more and get an OEM piece from the dealer.
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Personally, I would pay a little more and get an OEM piece from the dealer.
EDIT: I had this replaced about two years ago when it was still under warranty. I'm sure the dealership used an OEM part, but now it's doing the same exact thing. Is this characteristic for this part to keep failing?
Why pay more to get an OEM piece from a dealer, when I have a perfect OEM piece in my garage that I pulled off of my Explorer? John you can have mine if you want, and I'll beat any deal you can find out there...
Is it just a matter of removing the screws under the steering column and pulling the old part?
Last edited by RentonRanger; 04-23-2007 at 11:51 AM.
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Originally Posted by RentonRanger
PM sent.
Is it just a matter of removing the screws under the steering column and pulling the old part?
Is it just a matter of removing the screws under the steering column and pulling the old part?
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Originally Posted by fletch12518
yeah thats what mine is doing, it keeps blowing my (hazzard lamp fuze)
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Originally Posted by Needforspeed3685
Well I just got home, and I took a look as I came thru to see what we were up against. It looks like only two torx bolts hold it on, along with two wire harnesses that plug into the rear of it.
Pics are coming:
Pics are coming:
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The multifunction switch is held on to the steering column at the top and bottom by two T-20 Torx bolts. Removal of these bolts allows access to the wire harness retaining clips.
This is a basic, 5 minute installation. Simply remove the steering column cover, the two torx bolts, and the 2 harnesses. Swap the old for the new, and re-install!
This is a basic, 5 minute installation. Simply remove the steering column cover, the two torx bolts, and the 2 harnesses. Swap the old for the new, and re-install!
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Originally Posted by htvfd460stx
i wouldgo over the harness and look for any burns. If there is a discoloration in the connectiors then i would replace the connecctors with a harness repair kit. Just cut and butt. Would be it. But check to make sure.
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Originally Posted by Needforspeed3685
If that were the case, I'd recommend he replace the entire harness and wire assembly. It's only about 8 inches long, and travels down the steering column, where it plugs into another harness. I could easily remove this section and give it to him. That would save the trouble of all that cutting and splicing!
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Originally Posted by RentonRanger
That might not be a bad idea Tim. If you haven't already sent the switch, could you include the harness? Didn't think about the harness going bad.
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