99 Electrical issues

[sfwalters]

On my 99 XLT my winshield wipers intermittantly go off while just driving down the road. Also using my turn signals sets off the windshield wipers. Is there a relay or specific wire I can look at or see where I might have a short?

 

[budwich]

Your MFS in your column which controls all that stuff is potentially bad or has a loose connector.

 

[Bill Kemp]

^^I agree^^

The multifunction switch is usually the culprit. About $60. at the dealers & 1/2 hour to change it. Most dealers have it in stock as they do go bad.

 

[Laura69]

MFS in Column

You guys left out the 45 curse words required while working on/in the column. Had to replace the whole wiper lever thingy and it was horrid. HORRID. When I finally got it out (seems everything is controlled by the box at the end of the stalk), I flung it down the drive, yelling. The neighbors were concerned. Ahem.

Anyway, it was a royal pain in my `96...hope your `99 permits easier access. Allow a bit more time is what I'm sayin'...