remove lower trim panel under steering column. locate the rectangular connector, loosen the 7mm bolt in center of connector, pull apart, now you can release the connectors from each side of main connector. you will also have to unhook the park lock connector, just trace the wire up and over the column and you should find it. now you will have to remove the trim covers from the column to access the two screws that hold the switch to the column. these are #25 star screws, the lower screw is a little tricky, but if you have a short bit that you can use a wrench on, you will get it out. all is left is cutting plastic ties that are holding the harness in. also, when removing steering column trim, you will have to remove key switch to completely remove top panel. however if you are careful you can lift the trim enough to remove the top screw from multifunction switch without completely removing the trim.
what is the function of the switch ? and what does it do ?
check the multi function switch. I hava a 96 Chevy Monte Carlo and I had the same problem . I changed the multi function switch and the brakes lights now work. the rear brake lights run thru the switch on the turn signal circuit. try it and see.
a bad multi function switch or the wrong bulbs.gmjim
turnsignal/wiper switch
Internal to multi-function switch. Multi-function switch is mounted with two bolts. This will be a 5 minute repair.
Your multi function switch is mounted inside your steering column cover The turn signal lever is part of the multi function switch , as is the hazard flasher switch - these are visible outside of the steering column cover Your turn signal lever / multi function switch operates : - turn signals - high beams - flash to pass - windshield wipers - windshield washer
The multi function switch is inside the steering column , for turn signals etc.
Turn signal headlamp switch
It is the turn signal/wiper switch
This is part of the multi-function switch on the steering column. See "Related Questions" below for more details on replacing it.
I am assuming the "multi-function" switch is the TURN SIGNAL/HI-LO BEAM/WIPER CONTROL SWITCH. It is located on the left side of the steering column.
# Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable. # If the vehicle is so equipped, remove the tilt steering column lever. # Remove both the upper and lower shrouds from the steering column # Remove the lower fixed column shroud. # Move the upper fixed column shroud far enough to access the rear of the multi-function switch # Remove the tamper proof mounting screws (a Snap On tamper proof torx bit TTXR20B2 or equivalent is required) that secure the multi-function switch to the steering column. # Gently pull the switch away from the steering column far enough to access and remove the multi-function switch wire harness connector screw. # Unplug the wire harness connector from the multi-function switch. # Reverse the removal procedures to install. Tighten the fasteners as follows: #* Multi-function switch wire harness connector screw - 2 N·m (17 in. lbs.) #* Multi-function switch mounting screws - 2 N·m (17 in. lbs.)