Turn signals won't turn off.

Tiny
SPANKYTRUX
  • MEMBER
  • 1999 FORD EXPLORER
  • 16,700 MILES
The turn signals on my 1999 Explorer will not disengage after making a turn, either direction.
Saturday, December 10th, 2011 AT 7:01 PM

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Tiny
RIVERMIKERAT
  • MECHANIC
  • 6,110 POSTS
You'll have to replace the turn signal cam. I'll look for an image and directions and upload them.
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Saturday, December 10th, 2011 AT 7:12 PM
Tiny
RIVERMIKERAT
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Multifunction switch:

Disconnect negative battery cable. Remove lock cylinder. See LOCK CYLINDER. Twist tilt lever
handle counterclockwise and remove handle (if equipped). Remove upper and lower steering column
covers. Remove multifunction switch retaining screws. Disconnect multifunction switch harness
connectors and remove switch. To install, reverse removal procedure.

Lock cylinder:
Disconnect negative battery cable. Turn ignition switch to RUN position. Insert a 1/8" drill bit or wire
through access hole in lower steering column cover (below lock cylinder). See Fig. 7. Press retaining
pin inward and pull out lock cylinder. To install, lubricate lock cylinder. Turn lock cylinder to RUN
position. Press retaining pin inward and insert lock cylinder into housing. To install remaining
components, reverse removal procedure.

DISABLING & ACTIVATING AIR BAG SYSTEM
WARNING: Wait one minute after disabling air bag system before working on
vehicle. Back-up power supply holds a deployment charge for
approximately one minute after positive battery cable is disconnected.
Servicing air bag system before one minute may cause accidental air
bag deployment and possible personal injury.
CAUTION: When battery is disconnected, vehicle computer and memory systems
may lose memory data. Driveability problems may exist until computer
systems have completed a relearn cycle. See COMPUTER RELEARN
PROCEDURES in GENERAL INFORMATION before DISCONNECTING
BATTERY.
DISABLING SYSTEM
WARNING: DO NOT use radio key code (memory) savers when working on air bag
system. Unintentional air bag module deployment and personal injury
may result.
For Component Replacement
Record pre-set radio frequencies for reprogramming (if equipped). Disconnect negative battery cable.
Wait at least one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
For Diagnosis & Testing
Record pre-set radio frequencies for reprogramming (if equipped). Disconnect negative battery
cable. Wait at least one minute for back-up power supply to deplete stored energy.
1.
Remove driver-side air bag module. See DRIVER-SIDE AIR BAG MODULE under
REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Connect appropriate air bag simulator to clockspring
connector at top of steering column (in place of air bag). See AIR BAG SIMULATOR.
2.
Disconnect passenger-side air bag module connector. See PASSENGER-SIDE AIR BAG
MODULE under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Connect appropriate air bag simulator to
passenger-side air bag module vehicle harness connector (in place of air bag).
3.
Disconnect left-side air bag module connector located under left front seat. Connect appropriate
air bag simulator to left-side air bag module harness connector (in place of air bag). Disconnect
right-side air bag module connector located under right front seat. Connect appropriate air bag
simulator to right-side air bag module harness connector (in place of air bag). Reconnect
negative battery cable.
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Saturday, December 10th, 2011 AT 7:21 PM

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