High Beam - Weird Problem

[Fast Eddie]

2004 ranger standard cab - If I push the the turn signal indicator forward for high beams, they don't work, flash to to pass works. Why?

 

[rusty ol ranger]

2004 ranger standard cab - If I push the the turn signal indicator forward for high beams, they don't work, flash to to pass works. Why?

Probably a bad combination switch

 

[Uncle Gump]

Sure sounds like a multi function switch to me.

 

[Jazzer]

Third for the multifunction switch- they can do worse things when they go bad.

 

[RobbieD]

One more.

Multivotes on multifunction malfunction.

 

[Fast Eddie]

Thanks all.
How to Replace Multi Function Switch 1998-2011 Ford Ranger - YouTube.

Holy crap!

 

[tinman_72]

I had the same issue with one of my Fords some time ago. It was either my '93 Ranger or a '95 T'bird that I had. Everyone on forums told me it was the multifunction switch. It looked just like this thread. Several people said "Oh yeah, its your multifunction switch for sure!" I spent the high dollars for a Motorcraft unit from a stealership, replaced it and had the same issue. Turns out it was the relay. The high beams and "flash to pass" functions do not use the same relay. I would check the relay before throwing parts at it.

 

[Fast Eddie]

I had the same issue with one of my Fords some time ago. It was either my '93 Ranger or a '95 T'bird that I had. Everyone on forums told me it was the multifunction switch. It looked just like this thread. Several people said "Oh yeah, its your multifunction switch for sure!" I spent the high dollars for a Motorcraft unit from a stealership, replaced it and had the same issue. Turns out it was the relay. The high beams and "flash to pass" functions do not use the same relay. I would check the relay before throwing parts at it.

Thanks.

I also found this vid on replacement but only covers up to '03. Looks the same as '04 but who knows? Not as much work (he hopes).

Ford Ranger/Explorer Turn Signal Wiper Switch Replacement - YouTube

 

[tinman_72]

I would assume it is in the relay box in the engine bay. Can't say for sure, never had a 98+ Ranger.

 

[Uncle Gump]

My 06 shows no relay(s)...

If there are relays... they would be part of the SJB.

 

[Fast Eddie]

The form has this diagram for 04-11 and shows a high beam fuse. at #14 Might be worth mentioning the high beam dash indicator also malfunctions as this fuse covers both.

2004-2011 Ford Ranger Fuse Box Diagrams - The Ranger Station

 

[Uncle Gump]

So the indicator and high beams work... with flash to pass. That tells me wiring and fuses are good out to the high beams. Also tells me the SJB is also good. In fact wiring back to the multi function switch is good.

There is really only the multifunction switch left to be at fault.

 

[Fast Eddie]

So the indicator and high beams work... with flash to pass. That tells me wiring and fuses are good out to the high beams. Also tells me the SJB is also good. In fact wiring back to the multi function switch is good.

There is really only the multifunction switch left to be at fault.

It was a fuse. Pulled and replaced - all is good. Flash to pass worked, only high beams and indicator failed.

Thanks to all for your quick responses and eagerness to help.

 

[Uncle Gump]

It was a fuse. Pulled and replaced - all is good. Flash to pass worked, only high beams and indicator failed.

Thanks to all for your quick responses and eagerness to help.

Ok... i thought i had read the high bean indicator worked. Also the fact I was thinking flash to pass was cycling the high beams on. A closer look at the schematic... clearly shows flash time pass is a low beam function.

I'm sure I knew that... but I'm clearly to f-n old to remember much of anything.

 

[Fast Eddie]

Ok... i thought i had read the high bean indicator worked. Also the fact I was thinking flash to pass was cycling the high beams on. A closer look at the schematic... clearly shows flash time pass is a low beam function.

I'm sure I knew that... but I'm clearly to f-n old to remember much of anything.

Damn man, go easy on yourself. And for age, you got nothing on this old fart