high beams

[shorod]

Originally Posted by mp0128

I finally got my high beams to work. it was the switch plus a wire was broken. high beams seem to work fine. but small problem is my indicator light in the car doesnt come on when i turn the high beams on. did they not hook it up right? how do i fix this issue. when i took my car to the dealership to get fixed the indicator light was coming on but the lights werent.

Did the dealership do the repair? If so, take it back to them. If they charged you for the repair, they didn't do something right and should stand behind their work.

Of course there is always the chance they'll, umm, find the problem was caused by something else totally unrelated and it was purely a coincidence that the indicator stopped working during the time the car was in their possession. I don't see how that would be the case though.

-Rod

[mp0128]

yes the dealership did the repair. yes they did charge me a deductible of $100 because it was covered under my extended service plan warranty. they shouldnt charge me again to fix the indicator light...right?

[shorod]

Originally Posted by mp0128

yes the dealership did the repair. yes they did charge me a deductible of $100 because it was covered under my extended service plan warranty. they shouldnt charge me again to fix the indicator light...right?

Right, since the indicator worked when you took the car in, they should not charge you again to repair something that evidently was overlooked during the repair. If they try to, ask to speak to the service manager. If they claim the indicator failing to work was just coincidence and is caused by something unrelated, ask them to show you the broken part and to explain how it is related to the multifunction switch (or whichever switch they replaced).

Hopefully they'll agree that something isn't right and find a simple connection they overlooked and have you back on the road quickly.

Good luck!

-Rod

[mp0128]

All is fixed now they didnt charge me anything. Guess they found another broken wire behind the dash board. thanks everyone for your replies. i appreciate it.

[tmo1983]

I have the opposite problem in my '91 Taurus L...my high beams work fine (indicator light and everything)...my regular beams rarely come on...Loose wire or something??

[shorod]

I'd suspect a bad connection in the multi-function switch.

-Rod

[giddyup50]

Originally Posted by shorod

I'd suspect a bad connection in the multi-function switch.

-Rod

OH NO, HERE WE GO AGAIN!!
Check ALL of your fuses and relays FIRST!! All and any fuses that have ANYTHING to do with the headlights, lows or highs or running lights. My highs were stuck on lows came on and off fine but highs were always on and never went off unless i disconnected the battery. I changed the multi-function switch because that is the common problem and that's what everyone else said. After I changed it the highs were still on. I called a shop that works only on electrical problems and they told me to check EVERY FUSE AND RELAY NOT JUST THE HIGHS FUSE AND WHEN I PULLED THE FUSE THEY WENT OUT. Sure there is some other problem behind the fuse but now my lows and highs work fine. The fuse I pulled was for the daytime running lights. So no big deal. I can turn the lights on when I need to.

STILL YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO SHOROD HE DOES KNOW HIS STUFF!!

[98TaurusSE_Jim]

Originally Posted by giddyup50

OH NO, HERE WE GO AGAIN!!
Check ALL of your fuses and relays FIRST!! All and any fuses that have ANYTHING to do with the headlights, lows or highs or running lights. My highs were stuck on lows came on and off fine but highs were always on and never went off unless i disconnected the battery. I changed the multi-function switch because that is the common problem and that's what everyone else said. After I changed it the highs were still on. I called a shop that works only on electrical problems and they told me to check EVERY FUSE AND RELAY NOT JUST THE HIGHS FUSE AND WHEN I PULLED THE FUSE THEY WENT OUT. Sure there is some other problem behind the fuse but now my lows and highs work fine. The fuse I pulled was for the daytime running lights. So no big deal. I can turn the lights on when I need to.

STILL YOU NEED TO LISTEN TO SHOROD HE DOES KNOW HIS STUFF!!

Hi,
Just read your post about the high-beam issue...I thought I was going nuts 'till I saw it : - ) My 98 Taurus SE has the exact same problem...ALL my time is consumed w/ a dog I recenlty rescued...please help me save time by telling me where the daytime running-light fuse is located (don't have a manual). ..is it under the hood? I don't care if I don't have day-time lights as long as the highbeams go off without me disconnecting the battery every-time I park my car! Regards Jim A. (609) 932-4702

[shorod]

Welcome to the forum!

Because this topic has been addressed SOOOO many times, I'm going to direct you to the wonderful "Search this forum" feature. I searched the forum for the word "daytime" and got 29 hits, at least a couple are even specific to the 1998 model year.

-Rod

[MyTaurus8AChevy]

Originally Posted by 98TaurusSE_Jim

ALL my time is consumed w/ a dog I recenlty rescued...please help me save time by telling me where the daytime running-light fuse is located

First of all THANK YOU for rescuing the dog

The daytime running-light fuse is located at fuse #37 (25 amp). Ours is a 2004 so it might be different but the amperage should still be the same. It's the same as the flash-to-pass fuse. BTW, you can get a manual for your car at Helms.com for around 15 bucks

I've posted a picture of the fuse locations for you below.

[98TaurusSE_Jim]

MUCH appreciate all the info & the diagram. Last-night I had the engine off, key in pocket, both low-beam AND the high-beam fuses sitting on my seat...the highs were still on! Think the #37 fuse was out...will try again...maybe rainwater created an elec-path that's bypassing the fuse-box? BTW, volunteered @ a shelter (we've rescued many) Here he is: http://www.supertripp.com/RayRay.html

[MyTaurus8AChevy]

Originally Posted by 98TaurusSE_Jim

MUCH appreciate all the info & the diagram.

It is my pleasure to help you as much as I possibly can

Last-night I had the engine off, key in pocket, both low-beam AND the high-beam fuses sitting on my seat...the highs were still on!

I know the feeling. I need to find the horn wire for my car. It's 'supposed' to be dark blue. Ordinarily this wire is very easy to find, but not in my car There are four plugs going into our steering column. I took the entire assembly apart and disconnected all but the airbag plug. The horn still worked