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Apr 7, 2009 | 7:51 PM

iowaman0322

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high beams don't work

how can i find out why my high beams don't work. when i pull back on the lever it doesn't do anything. sometimes one of the turn signals will turn on.

Apr 7, 2009 | 10:24 PM

EvansBlue

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It sounds like a bad multifunction switch.

Apr 8, 2009 | 4:17 PM

iowaman0322

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is that the column switch

Apr 8, 2009 | 4:44 PM

iowaman0322

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do you know if i could bypass the switch and just hook it up to a toggle switch

Apr 9, 2009 | 11:47 PM

EvansBlue

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You really need to replace the MF switch. I don't recommend bypassing it.

Apr 2, 2010 | 3:50 PM

heisabud

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I had the same problem, the switch stopped working completely, but after I had the ignition cylinder replaces,, the mechanic also seemed to repaire the switch.

Oct 11, 2010 | 3:22 PM

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Quote:

Originally Posted by EvansBlue

You really need to replace the MF switch. I don't recommend bypassing it.

so...if i have tilt steering....but do not care for the cruise control... am i able to replace the lever and switch with non tilt parts....same year and make?