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Mustang Munkey
Joined: 28 Aug 2016 Posts: 35 Location: Yorktown, VA
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Posted: Sat Apr 29, 2017 5:33 pm Post subject: Help! High Beams don't work! |
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I have a 1989 ASC McLaren Mustang. I was driving the other night with my headlights on when I decided to switch to high beams. When I shifted the switch on the column to the high beam position I lost my headlights and my fog lights completely. When I shifted the switch back to low beams I got nothing but I wiggled the switch around and finally the low beams and fog lights came back on. Ever since I have low beams but no high beams. Has this happened to any of you and if so how did you fix it? Thank you, Mark _________________ 1989 ASC McLaren Triple BLUE #128 |
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svo413
Joined: 29 Aug 2004 Posts: 753 Location: San Mateo, California
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Posted: Sun Apr 30, 2017 4:11 am Post subject: Switch |
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Sounds like to turn signal stalk switch went out. I'm not 100% sure. I never had this happen. Those switches have skyrocketed in price to $400. There are after market ones but often dont last.
FYI, the headlight switches are prone to failure too. _________________ Kevin Gold card MCA Judge for Fox Body
85 ASC Vert #612205
88 ASC Vert #542 20,550 miles
84 SVO 24,000 miles, 84 GT Turbo Vert.
03 Mach I, 89 LX Vert, 74 Mustang II
14 CA Special, 69 Mustang coupe, 07 GT500
67 T-bird, 15 F150 Tuscany, 16 F250 |
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plumkrazy
Joined: 27 Jul 2005 Posts: 1126 Location: Ann Arbor Michigan
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Posted: Mon May 01, 2017 11:21 am Post subject: |
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Would start with the headlight switch. Very common problem that when using high beams that the lights go off. Also a easy to find part and cheap. Under $50 last time I needed one. |
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4-barrel Mike
Joined: 30 Jan 2016 Posts: 159 Location: Portland, OR
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Posted: Tue May 02, 2017 11:44 pm Post subject: |
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Repop: http://www.blueovalindustries.com/in4005.html
OEM: http://www.blueovalindustries.com/in3080.html
I would pull the multi-function switch and gently blow it out (20 psi or less) and reinstall. If that did nothing, I would get some electronic/switch cleaner/lubricant and liberally spritz the MF switch while working the switch to all positions. If that doesn't work, I would buy a new switch.
Mike _________________ 1985 5.0 SC, white/blue, modded by POs (more mods coming) |
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Mustang Munkey
Joined: 28 Aug 2016 Posts: 35 Location: Yorktown, VA
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Posted: Sun May 21, 2017 12:17 am Post subject: Thank You, It Worked! |
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It was the multifunction switch and was worn out. I ordered a new one and it was simple to replace. It took me very little time to do and I love having high beams again! Thank you for your input. _________________ 1989 ASC McLaren Triple BLUE #128 |
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