Multifunction switch — reliable brand?

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Earlier in the year I replaced the multifunction switch. About 6 months later, the lights will come on if the stalk is just touched. It sticks just enough to keep the lights on. Right now, at least, I can readjust it to turn it off again. I had originally replaced it because the fog lights were stuck on.

I assume this is a problem with the replaced multifunction switch, and not the harness, because the harness couldn’t become extra sensitive. Do I have that wrong?

What brand would you replace this one with? It isn’t a difficult fix, but I didn’t anticipate doing it again in less than 10 years, much less under 10 months.
 
LJDC said:
Earlier in the year I replaced the multifunction switch. About 6 months later, the lights will come on if the stalk is just touched. It sticks just enough to keep the lights on. Right now, at least, I can readjust it to turn it off again. I had originally replaced it because the fog lights were stuck on.

I assume this is a problem with the replaced multifunction switch, and not the harness, because the harness couldn’t become extra sensitive. Do I have that wrong?

What brand would you replace this one with? It isn’t a difficult fix, but I didn’t anticipate doing it again in less than 10 years, much less under 10 months.
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Did you happen to keep your old one? I repaired mine that was having the fog light issue about a year ago, all it took was about 30 minutes and some epoxy. There's a thread in the how-to section for doing the repair.
 
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Good read...

Fulton_Hogan

Thread 'Wells Vehicle Electronics (WVE) Multi-function Switch & Connector'

Like many others, my multi-function switch had begun to act up. My fog lights were not turning on by themselves, but if I was driving with the lights on and hit a good bump, I would get a long series of warning beeps. No engine light or anything else, just 10+ beeps. The first time it happened was a little wild looking for the reason for the noise, but I researched here and found how this is a problem with our turn switch, its connector, or both.

I recently figured out I could cancel the beeping if I lifted the turn signal like I was about to make a right turn. However, not wanting to...
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  • multifunction switch multifunction switch connector turn signal turn signal lever wells vehicle electronics wve
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-Mac
 
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I’ve found: Crown, Omix, Duralast, Doorman, NAPA Echlin
 
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Good read...

Fulton_Hogan

Thread 'Wells Vehicle Electronics (WVE) Multi-function Switch & Connector'

Like many others, my multi-function switch had begun to act up. My fog lights were not turning on by themselves, but if I was driving with the lights on and hit a good bump, I would get a long series of warning beeps. No engine light or anything else, just 10+ beeps. The first time it happened was a little wild looking for the reason for the noise, but I researched here and found how this is a problem with our turn switch, its connector, or both.

I recently figured out I could cancel the beeping if I lifted the turn signal like I was about to make a right turn. However, not wanting to...
  • Fulton_Hogan
  • multifunction switch multifunction switch connector turn signal turn signal lever wells vehicle electronics wve
  • Replies: 28
  • Forum: TJ General Discussion
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-Mac
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Very good. I read it the first time. It was so helpful.
 
freedom_in_4low said:
Did you happen to keep your old one? I repaired mine that was having the fog light issue about a year ago, all it took was about 30 minutes and some epoxy. There's a thread in the how-to section for doing the repair.
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I did, and I watched a video about rehabing it. And then I decided it would be worthwhile just to replace it. I didn’t realize I’d be doing it twice. :(
 
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