1998 Mercury Mountaineer Repair Question

Topics covered: Steering, Steering column, Headlights.
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Asked on December 10, 2010

No low Beams on Mercury Mountaineer

1998 Mercury mountaineer. I have a similar problem to one that has been asked about before. My low beam headlights do not work, but the highs will. You mentioned before about "playing with the high beam switch" to make the low lights come on, and this has worked for me in the past, but now I get nothing. All other lights are in working order, but no headlights. Please help!!!
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Replied on December 10, 2010

most common to be the combination switch
if playing with the switch was helping
than switch is at fault

Answered by BMRFIXIT (expert)
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Replied on December 10, 2010

Thanks! Im seeing average price of $20 for replacement switch, is this sound right? Is this fairly simple to swap out?

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Replied on December 10, 2010

Removal and Installation

Remove the steering column tilt release lever/handle.
NOTE: Release the upper steering column shroud by pressing the sides inward.

Remove the 3 screws and the upper and lower steering column shrouds.
To install, tighten to 2 Nm (18 lb-in).
Disconnect the 3 multifunction switch electrical connectors.
Remove the 2 screws and the multifunction switch.
To install, tighten to 3 Nm (27 lb-in).
To install, reverse the removal procedure.