Followup:Taurus wiper problem
Dannoman
03-25-2006, 06:00 PM
Hey Gang,
Just wanted to post a followup on my wiper problem to possibly help others that may have a similar problem.
Symptom: Wipers would intermittently come on for no apparent reason.
Fix: Replace the multi-function switch. This is the complete turn signal assy. To replace you must:
1)Disconnect negative battery terminal
2)Remove the 3 screws from the lower steering column cover(recessed in the molded cover)
3)Remove tilt wheel lever--this is where I hit a snag. To remove this lever, you will notice a flat spot on the lever itself. Take a very small open ended ignition wrench and unscrew this lever CCW out of the column.
4)The column covers(top half/bottom half) will then move out of the way good enough to remove the multifunction switch.
5)Remove the the multifunction switch by removing the 2 torx head screws that keep it fastened to the column.
7)Unplug the 2 connectors on the multifunction switch.
8)Install new switch and reassemble.
Note:You DO NOT have to remove the ignition switch as many say you do.
Not a bad job at all....I just got hung up on the tilt lever removal and hope I can save somebody some time by posting these instructions.
Danno
Just wanted to post a followup on my wiper problem to possibly help others that may have a similar problem.
Symptom: Wipers would intermittently come on for no apparent reason.
Fix: Replace the multi-function switch. This is the complete turn signal assy. To replace you must:
1)Disconnect negative battery terminal
2)Remove the 3 screws from the lower steering column cover(recessed in the molded cover)
3)Remove tilt wheel lever--this is where I hit a snag. To remove this lever, you will notice a flat spot on the lever itself. Take a very small open ended ignition wrench and unscrew this lever CCW out of the column.
4)The column covers(top half/bottom half) will then move out of the way good enough to remove the multifunction switch.
5)Remove the the multifunction switch by removing the 2 torx head screws that keep it fastened to the column.
7)Unplug the 2 connectors on the multifunction switch.
8)Install new switch and reassemble.
Note:You DO NOT have to remove the ignition switch as many say you do.
Not a bad job at all....I just got hung up on the tilt lever removal and hope I can save somebody some time by posting these instructions.
Danno
road_rascal
03-25-2006, 11:35 PM
Nice writeup. My '99 started having the weird wiper symptoms a year ago but so far it hasn't showed up again. If it does I'll remember your repair process, even though I have the TSB printed out.
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