MFS Parts

[mikes95sho]

Took apart my mfs to clean it out w/contact cleaner; what a difference!
Anyway, i'm curious about a particular part; a round. plastic piece w/5 copper
"tabs" which make contact w/ internals of the mfs. The tabs seem to be mis-aligned. I'm missing the washer fluid function. Checked voltage @ fluid pump
when wash button activated; no voltage. Can this part be replaced? or do I need a entire mfs? If someone can post a pic for me, I can show you what I'm refering to. Sorry 'bout the long post. Thanx in advance.


Mike

 

[SHOZ123]

No it cannot be bought seperately. Did you try realigning the tabs? This is on the end cap correct?

I have a diagram of how to test the switch with an ohm meter if you need it. It is also in the Helm manual.

 

[mikes95sho]

mfs part

sorry for the delayed response; yes, in the end cap. I did test the switch, seems to have continuity. If I loosen the end cap screw just enough to allow the switch to rotate backwards (towards the driver), the washer activates.
When I tighten the screw back up, no washer, & sometimes continuous wiper
action on all settings. Yes I tried to re-align the tabs, but no luck. Which tab
should be higher(?) the 4 in the middle or the long one that arcs along the side? Thanx for the response.


Mike

 

[Electricat]

I just experienced the same problem, I damaged the contacts while putting the MFS back together after cleaning. Instead of buying and replacing the whole thing, just get that small part with the contacts from a junkyard Taurus. This is what I did, works great and was a lot less work and expense than replacing the whole MFS.