Turn signal/wiper switch

[brilis]

Hey guys,

1998 Eddie Bauer with 5.4. Windshield washer spray has not worked for some time. Finally got around to changing the turn signal wiper switch as it seemed to be the button on that lever. Sometimes worked, sometimes not.

I purchased a new motorcraft switch on ebay and installed it. Bammm, worked like a charm. Now a week later when I hit the button, sometimes it will spray, sometimes not? It always sprays out of the rear?

Am I missing something? HELP!!! Don't want to change the turn signal/wiper switch again if it is not bad. Thanks!!!!

 

[KWT2000]

try wiggleing the plugs on the switch while pushing the button

 

[stamp11127]

Test for power at the plug to the washer then work your way back to the switch.

 

[BakerEdition]

I bought one and did the same thing....had to replace it with another switch and has worked fine...just cuz its new dont mean it wont go bad..

 

[alaskanexpy]

i bought one off rock auto and it did not work correctly in my '98.

my washer button has been a pain in the but for the last 30k miles.

 

[FordandPolaris]

Mine has been crappy ever since I can remember too. Have to massage the button to get it to work haha.

 

[brilis]

HAH, good to know. I just don't want to replace it again if I should be looking at something else..

Thanks.

 

[alaskanexpy]

Mine has been crappy ever since I can remember too. Have to massage the button to get it to work haha.

really? i have to start slamming mine and pushing till my fingers turn white to get it to work!

 

[FordandPolaris]

really? i have to start slamming mine and pushing till my fingers turn white to get it to work!

Haha it definitely seems to get that way in the winter. Then to top it off I have to clean out the stupid nozzles with a pin cause they get clogged up for some reason.