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[greenbeanmtx]

Alright i need help guys. I just bought a guys 90 model sho and the wipers are stuck in the intermittent even if its turned off......... Does this mean i need to take the control apart and clean it out or replace it? Or is it something else? Also can anyone help me in telling me how to dissemble that if thats what it is? Thanks guys, i got this car for my sister and ive gotta get it tomorrow and have it fixed by the end of the week.

 

[SHOfun 93]

Bad Multifunction switch?

 

[greenbeanmtx]

Ive been told that you take it apart and clean that and it should work....... If thats the case how do i take it apart? Thanks guys

 

[SHOfun 93]

There should be a way to remove the "clamshell" around the steering wheel with a few bolts and screws, some of which might be hidden under some plastic panels, but it isn't all that difficult.

 

[shofun93]

First get a very small allen wrench and remove the ignition cylinder, then remove the tilt steering lever (it unscrews). Remove the screws (4) holding the steering column cover "clamshell" in place. Carefully remove the cover, some plastic "snaps" may still be in place.

Then you have to unclip the multifunction switch from the steering column and disconnect the electrical connection. In my experience the MFS is often loose from continued "tilting" of the steering column and the electrical connection can come loose. If this seems to be the case then remove it, clean it up real good and put it all back together and make sure it snaps in the channel sceurley.

However, these switches are known for going bad. Thus called MF switches (lol). Local bone yard should have a good one. Look for one on a SLO or aerostar/windstar of similar year. one without tilt steering would be best, and if it looks like the steering column has been jacked with keep looking.

GL, Jason

 

[greenbeanmtx]

Thanks that is exactly what i needed...... Now i know this wont be an issue.Ive been needing an excuse to go to the wrecking yards so i think ill just go ahead and find one somewhere Thanks a bunch

 

[shofun93]

Good luck to you. By the way is that the SHO that was recently on ebay?

 

[greenbeanmtx]

Well yes and no........ The car i was looking at that i had the question about was one here locally. Someone bidded and won that car on ebay i pointed out and then they retracted their bid so now its being run from 1.00 reserve. So i plan to bid on it now provided i can get it for 6 or 700 bucks. It needs some work....... probably a new subframe but i finally got to drive it and other than the clutch acting funny and the secondaries not opening it ran ok..... But i figured out that it has the same problem with the wiper not working so this question applies to it as well. It seems every first gen i find has this problem.