Bright lights don't work

[james_c17]

Well i searched through 8 pages with no luck. And i looked at the Lighting FAQ. Ive replaced the bulbs and still nothing. I dont think its the multifunction switch because the wipers and blinkers are fine. The bright lights dont turn on when i pull it back or push it foward either. I am at a loss. Any suggestions?

 

[waskly]

tilt the steering wheel while you have high beams on do they flicker/ try to go on?

does the high beam light light up on the dash board?

 

[james_c17]

the light on the dashboard doesnt come on either.

 

[waskly]

the multifunction switch has 2 connectors one is for wipers / blinkers and the other for lights, i would just go and peek if the connector is pulled out or not first.

the gen 2 had issues with the multi function switch connector tabs breaking and the connector coming out as if they made the harness 1/4 inch too short.

 

[waskly]

battery box fuse 11 is 20amp this is power and used for both high/low beams.

then in vehicle fuse box fuse 33 15amp is high beam fuse.

but before it powers fuse 33 15amp it goes through the multi function switch first.

 

[Kwadley]

I'm new to this group, and am glad to have joined some other Explorer enthusiasts. I know it's been a while since anyone posted on this thread, but I'd like to try and bring it back to life.

I have a 99 Eddie Bauer and am having the same issues with no bright lights: No bright lights, no flash to pass, and no hi-beam indicator. I am wondering where the wiring connector is that I should check to make sure it is connected?

Thanks in advance for any advice!

 

[swshawaii]

Try tilting the wheel all the way up. Also check the connector before replacing the MFS.

http://www.explorerforum.com/forums/showthread.php?t=137784&highlight=mfs

 

[Kwadley]

Well, good news to report here! After double-checking, I'd overlooked the fact that fuse 33 was missing from my fuse box...replaced it and now I have bright lights!

In the process of checking out the MFS, I was able to disconnect the chime for key in ignition that had been dinging all the time, so that's awesome as well.

Thanks everyone for the posts. So glad I found this forum!

 

[1996BLKBauer]

Well, good news to report here! After double-checking, I'd overlooked the fact that fuse 33 was missing from my fuse box...replaced it and now I have bright lights!

In the process of checking out the MFS, I was able to disconnect the chime for key in ignition that had been dinging all the time, so that's awesome as well.

Thanks everyone for the posts. So glad I found this forum!

How did it go missing? Glad you where able to fix it.

 

[Kwadley]

How did it go missing? Glad you where able to fix it.

That is a good question! I bought the truck just over a year ago, and have never had high beams until today! I suspect that perhaps a previous owner "borrowed" fuse 33 to replace a blown fuse in another location? Not really sure.

By the way, my Eddie Bauer is black as well. I think it's a great-looking color combo