EP85-98 Ford Expedition Multifunction Switch & Rewire Harness

In this episode we finally fix the issue we had with the washer switch only working while headlamps are in high beam mode; did some research and found a common cause in the blinker/multifunction switch. Once inside I found a few loose wires on harness connector and elected to go ahead and splice in brand new one. I didn’t film it but I ended up having a right side brake/signal light not working due to a wire being in the wrong slot on harness connector (it is sort of a universal ford part for several years)
Thanks for watching !

[@keithnoneya]

Nice job on the install. The next time you have that problem, you can just release the lock clip on the pin of the broken wire and repair the wire instead of buying the whole connector. It will be far more reliable. Also instead of cutting the wires you again can release the Pin Locks on each wire and slide them out and do the same for the new connector and push the pins into the new connector. That way you don't have to cut any wires and it's 10 times faster. Again great job. Best Wishes & Blessings. Keith Noneya

[@LastFrontierGarage]

Thank you for the tips, appreciate it!

[@Vg41136]

Thankyou iam fixing my truck tomorrow

[@jameslovato9685]

All the wires came out the plastic housing I need location of wires how do I find

[@LastFrontierGarage]

There’s a diagram at the 12:00 mark that should help

[@lauratello2612]

Do you have diagram you can post?

[@LastFrontierGarage]

Hi Laura, I don’t have one readily available but during the video around the 12:00 mark I show the connector diagram used

[@christiangalllietmo1528]

Hi what a multiswitch function or malfunction I mean calls your running lights not to work please get back with me as soon as possible

[@LastFrontierGarage]

Hi, I don’t understand your question, what’s up?

[@Elmer-lk8dh]

What is that top connector/harness called???

[@LastFrontierGarage]

Could you be more specific? If you let me know what time the video is at, I can look to see what connector/harness you’re talking about.

[@LastFrontierGarage]

Traditionally, the wiring harness is part of the vehicle that the connector, that is being replaced, plugs in to. If you’re asking, what is the name of the connector that is being replaced? It is a universal connector so it doesn’t have an exact name. If you talk to a parts store, it will be an eight pin connector or however, many pins/wires that the connector can house. Some applications don’t use all of the wires.

[@LastFrontierGarage]

I think this one was a 10 pin connector, and again not all of the pins were needed for this job. Just let me know if you’re talking about something else and if you give me the timestamp, I can check it out

[@30pvfd]

What was the oreilly part number ?

[@LastFrontierGarage]

Hey Chief, let me look around and get back to you

[@LastFrontierGarage]

@Chief Pvfpd, I know you may not need this anymore but part is: S662 ‘Standard Ignition 10 Terminal Multi-Purpose Connector’ or Combination Switch Connector

[@Vg41136]

I have only 9 cables the new one has 10 it only say made in taiwan i cannotchange it

[@LastFrontierGarage]

If you aren’t an intermediate to advanced skill level, you might not want to attempt this.

[@LastFrontierGarage]

The new connector comes with every wire, but you would use only what your vehicle connector needs. There’s not a lot of room to work with as well so if you attempt this, you need to be very intentional or you might cut wires too short.

[@tedwoodliff790]

Finish one job at a time. Show that it works

[@LastFrontierGarage]

Thanks for the feedback Ted, these are repairs in the midst of living life so I film what I can to possibly help someone in the future then get back in the road, did you have any questions or just dropping a comment in the box :)?