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Installed New Multifunction Switch, Now Nothing Works

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Old 10-15-2012, 09:56 PM
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I installed a new multifunction switch because the wiper switch was worn out. I made sure everything was exactly the way the old one was. Now I have several problems:

-No response when key is inserted/turned
-Headlight switch: dash lights come on but headlights do not
-New switch does not work whatsoever

Any ideas on what it could be? The battery was disconnected and reconnected after installation.
 
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Old 10-15-2012, 10:03 PM
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id check the fuses
 
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Old 10-15-2012, 10:32 PM
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All fuses are intact.
 
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Old 10-15-2012, 10:33 PM
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sounds like the ignition switch has a loose connection. Ya might wanna recheck your work.
 
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Old 10-15-2012, 10:38 PM
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Originally Posted by xgiovannix12
sounds like the ignition switch has a loose connection. Ya might wanna recheck your work.
Would that cause the hazards to not work as well?
 
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Old 10-15-2012, 10:40 PM
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I would think so... Does the cluster light up when the key is turned?
 
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Old 10-15-2012, 10:43 PM
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Not when the key is turned, only when the headlight switch is turned.
 
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Old 10-15-2012, 10:48 PM
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yea it really sounds like the ignition switch got knocked loose or something
 
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Old 10-15-2012, 10:50 PM
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Alrighty I'll check that out.
 
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Old 10-15-2012, 10:55 PM
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I agree with gio, sounds like a lose ignition switch connection.
 

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