Real Noob Question

[Dr_Snooz]

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?

 

[Layne]

Pull back on your multifunction switch.

[zieg85]

Pull back on your multifunction switch.

(Turn signal/wiper switch)

[Grim 82]

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.

[Layne]

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

[Grim 82]

It should be on the turn signal stalk for an 86.

[Dr_Snooz]

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?

[topp]

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.

[Dr_Snooz]

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?

[Dr_Snooz]

And now they work. I don't know why. 

[topp]

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.....

[jhcon65]

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