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General Site Info => General Discussion => Topic started by: Dr_Snooz on December 01, 2010, 01:22:50 am
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Please don't think less of me, but I have no clue how to turn on the high beams in my '86. Can someone help me?
::)
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Pull back on your multifunction switch.
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Pull back on your multifunction switch.
(Turn signal/wiper switch)
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The only other option from what they said would be if the cab and/or column was older and had the dimmer switch peg on the floor.
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I thought about that, mine is on the floor of emmy. But I figured 86 had it on the column. Unless it's a hybrid
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It should be on the turn signal stalk for an 86.
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Good, I'm not cracking up. The stalk doesn't work apparently, so I just assumed I was lame. How hard is it to replace the switch?
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The Lever moves a rod that engages the switch at the bottom of the column.
Check to make sure the rod is seated in that switch properly first.
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I got a chance to look at this last night. The rod is seated, but it just kinda flexes sideways instead of pressing the button. Is there a way to lube or clean the button to make it work more smoothly or is this a replacement item?
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And now they work. I don't know why. ??? ??? ??? ???
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And now they work. I don't know why. ??? ??? ??? ???
It's 24 years old...
The Highs were prolly not used in a few years and the switch was "stiff" from dirt/grim.
I have had a few things that worked a little goofy the first few times I used them on my 87.....
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youd be amazed what a little bit of cleaning and lube can do ... had the same problem in my 87 before i swaped out the column for an 89 model .... all I did was wd-40 it and work it a few times