No turn signals or brake lights.

happyksh · 03-01-2010, 04:24 PM

When I tilt the steering wheel down to a comfortable postion the signals nor the brake lights work and I hear a clicking or popping noise. When it's in the highest postion it works just fine.
I've been told it's the multi ###tion switch/sensor(?) and that it's somewhere near the master cylinder. Can anyone confirm this or had this happen to them?

Fraier · 03-01-2010, 04:27 PM

If I am correct the multifunction switch is the switch you actually push up or down to turn your turn signal on, wipers and also you hazard lights. One of our F350's needs it replaced

**ncranchero** · 03-01-2010, 04:35 PM

It's the wiring/connector that plugs into your multifunction switch (turn signal/dimmer/wiper switch).
http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/92...rn-signal.html
http://www.mysporttrac.com/shared/ms...010_4:28:27_PM

600remguy · 03-01-2010, 06:31 PM

Yup. Its the wires from the switch. Even happens/happened to me in a full size '96 Bronco. Tilting the wheel actually breaks the little tabs that hold the individual wire spades in the larger connector and the single wires pull away from the connection.

happyksh · 03-01-2010, 09:15 PM

I just realized I mispelled function, leaving out the letter "n" and got cencored....funny huh?

Thanks ncranchero and all.
If I have to purchase the pigtail replacement is it longer than the original as to give more slack? I'm guessing it's not burnt or broken since it still works when tilt is all the way up. I will try pulling the harness and zip tie it in place this weekend when it warms up.

03-01-2010, 04:24 PM	#1
happyksh Wannabe Elite Explorer 2002 ST Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 8 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	No turn signals or brake lights. When I tilt the steering wheel down to a comfortable postion the signals nor the brake lights work and I hear a clicking or popping noise. When it's in the highest postion it works just fine. I've been told it's the multi ###tion switch/sensor(?) and that it's somewhere near the master cylinder. Can anyone confirm this or had this happen to them?

03-01-2010, 04:35 PM	#3
ncranchero Sport Trac Moderator Denver,NC Truckin' on Pat & Charlie Join Date: Aug 2004 Posts: 3,563 Vehicle Specs	It's the wiring/connector that plugs into your multifunction switch (turn signal/dimmer/wiper switch). http://www.ford-trucks.com/forums/92...rn-signal.html http://www.mysporttrac.com/shared/ms...010_4:28:27_PM __________________ Steve, 2010 Transit CONNECT 145K miles, 2002 Sport Trac 4x4 SOLD 2000 Taurus SES 3.0L 24 Valve DOHC Duratec 87K miles 1994 F150 4x4 4.9L/5-speed 160K miles, 1995 Ranger 2.3L/5-sp/3.73 75K miles "Plain Jane" How to post photos

03-01-2010, 04:27 PM	#2
Fraier Wannabe Elite Explorer 2000 Mercury Mountaineer Join Date: Apr 2009 Posts: 28 Vehicle Specs	If I am correct the multifunction switch is the switch you actually push up or down to turn your turn signal on, wipers and also you hazard lights. One of our F350's needs it replaced

03-01-2010, 06:31 PM	#4
600remguy Wannabe Elite Explorer SW Ontario '04 SportTrac XLT 4Paw Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 137 Vehicle Specs	Yup. Its the wires from the switch. Even happens/happened to me in a full size '96 Bronco. Tilting the wheel actually breaks the little tabs that hold the individual wire spades in the larger connector and the single wires pull away from the connection.

03-01-2010, 09:15 PM	#5
happyksh Wannabe Elite Explorer 2002 ST Join Date: Feb 2010 Posts: 8 Vehicle Specs (Original Poster)	I just realized I mispelled function, leaving out the letter "n" and got cencored....funny huh? Thanks ncranchero and all. If I have to purchase the pigtail replacement is it longer than the original as to give more slack? I'm guessing it's not burnt or broken since it still works when tilt is all the way up. I will try pulling the harness and zip tie it in place this weekend when it warms up.