hafcanadian
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- Joined
- October 18, 2013
- Messages
- 24
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- Location
- Oregon
- City, State
- Oregon
- Year, Model & Trim Level
- 1997 Ford Explorer Ltd.
The turn signal/washer stick on our ‘97 Limited has become funky. Sometimes when using the turn signal it will result in a loud buzzing, like a warning signal. With repeated attempts it will work okay. Plus the washer (press the end of the stick) commonly now doesn’t work. So in a rain, street spray frustratingly smears uncleared under the wipers.
I found continuity through the pump contacts at the bottom of the washer fluid tank, but only 0.01 volt at the pump wire ends when the switch is pressed with the ignition on. Is there a likely scenario that I can fix on my own without taking it to my mechanic? He will likely want to replace the entire stick/switch at some cost. I don’t know how it’s configured under the steering column cover, but I’m just wondering if it may be simply corrosion resistance in a connector somewhere, or a bad relay buried who knows where. Guidance would be appreciated.
-Hafcanadian
I found continuity through the pump contacts at the bottom of the washer fluid tank, but only 0.01 volt at the pump wire ends when the switch is pressed with the ignition on. Is there a likely scenario that I can fix on my own without taking it to my mechanic? He will likely want to replace the entire stick/switch at some cost. I don’t know how it’s configured under the steering column cover, but I’m just wondering if it may be simply corrosion resistance in a connector somewhere, or a bad relay buried who knows where. Guidance would be appreciated.
-Hafcanadian