How to Install the Dimmer Switch in a Ford Windstar
Troubleshooting the lights on your Ford Windstar can be tricky. Say that you have already determined that the bulbs are good and the fuse is in great shape. The next course of action is to replace the dimmer switch. In most Ford vehicles, including the Windstar, the dimmer switch is part of a multipurpose switch that controls all of the switches in the turn signal lever. It is a four-position switch that allows you to brighten and dim the lights and activate the turn signals. So, replacing the dimmer switch entails replacing the entire multi-switch.
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Instructions
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Removing the Old Dimmer Switch
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Remove the steering column shroud with a Phillips head screwdriver. There are two parts to the shroud. The top and the bottom will both need to be removed.
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Twist the turn signal lever back and pull out. The lever needs to be removed to access the multi-switch.
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Remove the wiring harness attatched to the multi-switch. The harness should have a clip that needs to be pressed down to unlock it.
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Unscrew the switch from the ignition lock assembly with a phillips head screwdriver. The switch will slide out.
Installing the Dimmer Switch
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Place the new switch in position. Screw the switch back into the ignition lock assembly.
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Connect the wiring harness to the back of the multi-switch. The harness will snap into place.
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Push the turn signal lever into the new switch. Push the lever in and turn to the front of the vehicle. Be sure the controls on the lever are facing toward you.
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Attach the steering column shroud back to the steering column. Be sure to tighten all the screws.
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Start the car and test the dimmer switch. Ensure that all the components on the switch function correctly.
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Tips & Warnings
You can adjust the steering column to help remove the steering colummn shroud.
Be sure to disconnect the battery before doing any work on the electrical system.
