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- Best to disconnect the negative battery cable for this project - many of the wires involved are 'hot' all the time.
- remove the lower column dash-cover from under the steering wheel
- remove the bottom of the column cover - a few screws hold it to the bottom-side of the upper column cover
- Upper Cover - you may be able to twist the upper cover away enough to get at the multi-function switch - otherwise, it too will have to come off.
This will require removing the ignition key cylinder (See "Related Questions" below) - unplug the wiring harness connections
- remove the 2 torx mounting screws and remove the old switch.
- mount the new switch and plug the wire harnesses back in ( they only fit where they are supposed to )
Removing the lock cylinderIf you have the key and can turn the cylinder
- Turn the ignition to the run position
- Push a long 1/8" diameter pin (drill bit?) up into a hole located on the underside of the steering column in the lock cylinder area.
- Up in the hole there is a little release pin you are trying to depress to allow easy removal of the cylinder.
- If you have trouble locating the hole, remove the lower steering column shroud.
- Up in the hole there is a little release pin you are trying to depress to allow easy removal of the cylinder.
- Once that pin is pressed the cylinder should pull out fairly easy.
Replacing a Not-Working Lock Cylinder
- Disconnect the negative battery cable.
- Remove the upper and lower steering column covers.
- Insert a 0.125 drill bit in the hole at the top of the cylinder housing and drill out the retaining pin.
NOTE Be careful! Don't drill anything but the pin hole straight in - Remove the lock cylinder
- Clean out all the metal shavings
- Turn the new lock cylinder to accessory position
- Press and hold the retainer pin in, insert the lock cylinder into the housing.
Test it out and put everything back together - don't forget the battery cable too. - Turn the key to the OFF position the release the retaining pin and lock it in
take the collar off the steering wheel "neck" cover. there are a couple of screws holding the multi function switch on, take those off, unhook the switch and reverse to install new one.
What else can I help you with?
Where is the multifunction switch on a 94 Ford Taurus?
The signal light switch is part of the multifunction switch on the steering column.
What does the multifunction switch do on a Ford Taurus?
On a Ford Taurus : The multifunction switch is INSIDE the steering column cover The turn signal lever and hazard flasher button stick outside of the cover
My headlights do not work but my highbeams do and sometimes if I jigle my multifunction switch my headlights work again do I need to replace the multifunction switch?
yes, replace the switch
Where is the multifunction switch on a 1998 Mercury Grand Marquis?
connected to the turn signal
How do you replace multifunction switch on a Nissan 300zx?
i have a 300zx Nissan and i need to replace themultifunction switch i don't know how?
Why is it that the hazard lights work but turn signals do not in a 2002 Ford Taurus?
Probably a faulty multifunction/stalk switch.
How do you replace the multifunction switch on a 1997 ford thunderbird?
To replace the multifunction switch on a 1997 Ford Thunderbird, first disconnect the negative battery cable to ensure safety. Remove the steering column covers by unscrewing the screws and gently prying them apart. Then, disconnect the wiring harness from the old multifunction switch, unbolt it, and replace it with the new switch. Finally, reassemble the steering column covers and reconnect the battery.
Where is the multifunction switch located on 2002 Dodge Intrepid?
The turn signal switch is part of the multifunction switch.The turn signal switch is part of the multifunction switch.
How do you replace turn signal switch on a 1997 peterbuilt?
Remove the plastic shielding from around the steering column, unplug the multifunction switch, remove the bolts used to mount the multifunction switch. Installation is the opposite of reverse
Where is the multifuction switch located in a Dodge Durango?
The turn signal switch is part of the multifunction switch.The turn signal switch is part of the multifunction switch.
How do you replace the hazard button on a 1996 blazer 4x4?
The hazard button alone can't be replaced. You will need to replace the complete signal switch which is called a multifunction switch.
Where is the multifunction switch located on a 1996 town and country?
The turn signal/dimmer/wiper switch is the multifunction switch.
