High Beam Switch Problem

Colin · 08-11-2012, 07:39 PM

Just noticed this last night, my high beams won't work if you push the multifunction switch forwards, but if you pull the switch back (like to flash your lights at someone) they come on and so does the indicator on the dash.

So my question is; is the switch kaput? Or does it simply need cleaning? Like in the "phantom wiper fix".

killj0y · 08-12-2012, 03:56 AM

I'd clean it it's only a few screws...if that doesn't fix it then try replacing it

Scrambler82 · 08-12-2012, 07:00 AM

I had a 95 go bad, replaced it ($99 - Ford) found out the lights still didn’t work, put the old back in.
Where replacing the old one, found the connector was broken in one pin location.
Epoxied that pin in place, added a ty-wrap to hold it in place and all worked out.

Sometimes if the connectors are dirty or broken, when you pull on the switch for flash you more the switch enough to make some contact and when you push for highs it doesn’t move the switch enough so it remains a bad connection.

Colin · 08-12-2012, 09:51 PM

Thanks guys, it decided to work for the most part today so I'm thinking it might just be a dirty contact. I'll try ripping it apart on my day off. If I remember I'll take pictures and maybe submit it to the tech library.

08-11-2012, 07:39 PM	#1
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Scrambler82 Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: North of Boston Year: 2003 Make: Ford Model: Ranger Edge Engine: 3.0 Class: 4x4 Used For: DD Posts: 653 Rep Power: 10 iTrader: (0)	I had a 95 go bad, replaced it ($99 - Ford) found out the lights still didn’t work, put the old back in. Where replacing the old one, found the connector was broken in one pin location. Epoxied that pin in place, added a ty-wrap to hold it in place and all worked out. Sometimes if the connectors are dirty or broken, when you pull on the switch for flash you more the switch enough to make some contact and when you push for highs it doesn’t move the switch enough so it remains a bad connection. __________________ Do It Right The First Time ! Scrambler82 N1MAU/W1IO
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08-12-2012, 09:51 PM	#4
Colin Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Barrie ON Canada Year: 1998 Make: MAZDA Model: B4000 SX 4X4 Engine: 4.0L Class: 4x4 Used For: Truck Stuff Posts: 2,908 Rep Power: 31 iTrader: (0)	Thanks guys, it decided to work for the most part today so I'm thinking it might just be a dirty contact. I'll try ripping it apart on my day off. If I remember I'll take pictures and maybe submit it to the tech library. __________________ Elwood: "It's 106 miles to Chicago, we got a full tank of gas, half a pack of cigarettes, it's dark, and we're wearing sunglasses." Jake: "Hit it."
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