Turn signal switch Duralast DIDN'T

[vigman]

Kicking my self for expecting a SEMI quality product and not getting it..

So the Duralast multifunction turn switch FAILED ( color me surprised )…
I replaced all TS bulbs and 2 sockets to give it it's "BEST" opportunity to last.

22 days and this morning when I went to make a left turn I got a weird BBBBBBBBBZZZZZZZZZZZZTTTTTTTT ( no dash indicators ) … BUT if you hold the switch up JUST before it latches.. the signals work same on the other side.
I EXPLAINED THIS to the HIGH SHOOL GENIUS on the phone.. and I got .. Oh it's your vehicle.. it's NEVER the switch.. ( yeah right )…

( Not that I'm an electrical engineer or anything ) …..

YOU GET WHAT YOU PAY FOR.. I paid CHEEEEEP and got ***** PLUS attitude.

So tomorrow I will get a "LIFETIME WARRANTY" replacement.. to get me over the hump till I can get a FORD OEM switch...

 

[stamp11127]

Are you an electrical engineer?????

If so, you know better than to get the crap parts - so 10,000 dried out cheap caps for you...

 

[nonwoven29]

I can't stand pompous ignorant retarded part slingers at these retail stores. Some are cool while so e are just pure waste of space.

Give them a piece of your mind while you're there and maybe the bird on the way out the door.

 

[bedrck46]

most times it doesn't pay to try to save money on parts

 

[kyle_in_rure]

I've been using this one for a month without any problems...
Amazon.com: Shee-Mar SM523 Turn Signal - Wiper/Washer -Rear Wiper - Hi/Low Beam - Multifunction Switch: Automotive

It was cheap but it's doing the job.

By the way, I've heard that buzz you're talking about, actually on my old switch, if you didn't press the hazard flasher button just right.

 

[vigman]

New FORD one on order..
Stamp... yes I am.. and yes I "SHOULD" have known better..
Actually I learned on a stop light switch on my 64 Vette....
Went through 3 before I succeeded pulling my head out of my arse..

I'll sort N spec those caps for you as punishment...

 

[vigman]

Ok so who knows the difference between a 97 98 multifunction switch and a 99 up they both have different part numbers. Whats the dealio?

 

[stamp11127]

Probably wired differently inside.

 

[vigman]

Well No, no they aren't according to the " Duralast " comparison I have 3 in there to date.
A 1999 Vesrion ( we will call that V-2 Auto zone # SW1976 ) another 99 V-2 that had the wipers stuck on with the squirter ( verified same part # ) and now the 1998 V-1. All functions worked in my 1998 ( with the V-1 and V-2 ) except when the turn signals STOPPED working.. when I would signal I would get that sound you get when you play the game OPERATION…. BZZZZZZZZZZZZZTTTTTTTT. I have the Auto zone SW1086 in now ( V-1 ) and I'm HOPING the internal contacts are beefier. When I took my original apart for no right rear break light.. the contacts were VERY arced & pitted… As an OH BY THE WAY I changed out ALL my signal bulbs before the " CURRENT" switch went in.. and everything is working fine… so far.. I have an OE one on the way as well.

 

[vigman]

OH YES FOR THE WIN FINALLY… I did a bit more work under the hood inspecting coil packs… and it dawned on me the intake is not plastic.. it's ALUMINUM ! YEAH!!!!