On Thu, 27 Mar 2008 17:10:01 +0000, "Christopher D. Thompson"
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> wrote:
>On Wed, 26 Mar 2008 17:42:46 +0000, bill allemann wrote:
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>> The brake and turn lights both are out on the left side, and both work
>> on the right side, and both front turn signals work. I have a factory
>> manual on CD, but I haven't found anything in it to show the physical
>> locations of junctions, etc. Maybe I'm looking in the wrong places?
>> Bill
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>> "Bob AZ" <rwatson767@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>>> I was looking on a schematic and they show a multifunction switch. ? =
Is
>>> there a way this switch could fail and affect just one rear side? =
What
>>> is the location of the switch?
>>> Thanks,
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>> Bill
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>> Switch is in the steering wheel area. I believe you will have to =
remove
>> the steering wheel.
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>> BUT first check the brake lights with the directional switch in the
>> middle or off position to make sure both the brake lights do indeed
>> work. This should eliminate the actual bulb and wiring.
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>> If the brake lights do work properly try the following. With the
>> ignition off, switch the directional lights to both directions and be
>> sure the brake light goes off on the side you have switched the
>> directional lights to.
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>> If you do remove the multifunction switch and replace it. Buy two =
since
>> you will eventually need another and it will be more expensive now =
then
>> later.
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>> I have a 2001 Dodge 1500 Ram.
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>> Bob AZ
>
>have you changed the bulb? looked at the condition of the bulb socket?
I have had that happen in a GMC Jimmy 1998 before except the voltage at
the socket was 10.4 volts & it didn't work. Turned out to be the
multi-function directional switch for the tune of just under $300.00
bucks.
Good luck!
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