Jae 'Bird
4th Gear Poster
- Joined
- Dec 11, 2023
- Messages
- 236
- Age
- 20
- Location
- Edmonton, Canada
- Vehicle Details
- 1990 Ford Thunderbird Base with PEP 151A, 3.8L NA V-6
So I am trying to fix my multi-function switch and I went out today and finally had the time to remove the steering column cover and I had no idea it was so easy to remove. Anyway, I went to remove the wire harness plugs and they were oily? I was super confused, the wires were dry but the plugs had this very light and thin oil that was a light golden color, it was also on the switch itself, I wiped the plugs down and they looked fine (I partially cracked one of the locking tabs removing it 
oh well, it will still work fine), and I cant tell if it is from the switch, is there a chance the mechanic that last was in here did it to make the plugs go in easier? or is this a sign something is wrong? reason I removed it in the first place was because my turn signal stopped working. My hazards work though and my wipers worked so its strange that only one part of the switch would go bad. Lastly, any tips for opening and cleaning the switch? I gotta find my security bits and then I can get thing open.
oh well, it will still work fine), and I cant tell if it is from the switch, is there a chance the mechanic that last was in here did it to make the plugs go in easier? or is this a sign something is wrong? reason I removed it in the first place was because my turn signal stopped working. My hazards work though and my wipers worked so its strange that only one part of the switch would go bad. Lastly, any tips for opening and cleaning the switch? I gotta find my security bits and then I can get thing open.
