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nutherproject68
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FEB 03, 12:40 PM
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Hey guys. My wiper (aka multifunction) switch partially failed today. The headlight dimmer function isn't working anymore. I have high beams but no low beams. I get a phantom wipe almost everytime I touch the stalk.
I know the 88 switch is an upgrade for my 86, but I can't find either one anywhere. Everyplace I've looked at online or called shows none in stock or unavailable. I'm wondering what everyone else is doing to get around this problem.------------------
Current vehicles:
1986 Fiero GT
1966 Ford Mustang Coupe
1973 Honda CB500K2
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nutherproject68
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FEB 03, 12:47 PM
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Alright, I feel like an idiot. I didn't remember that the headlight dimming was controlled remotely and not by the multifunction switch.
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NetCam
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FEB 03, 06:52 PM
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For the phantom wipe you need to replace the switch inside the column:
Autozone Part # SW946.
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nutherproject68
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FEB 03, 07:56 PM
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From what I read earlier, the SW946 is a later GM switch that isn't 100% compatible with the Fiero's intermittent wipers. I'm all for using that switch if you or anyone else can say for sure that it works.
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nutherproject68
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FEB 03, 08:14 PM
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I'm just gonna bite the bullet and get the SW946. I'll be picking it up tomorrow. I'll know in a few days if it is fully compatible or not.
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notwohorns
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FEB 03, 08:25 PM
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Let us know if it works out okay. Okay?
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nutherproject68
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FEB 03, 08:28 PM
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| quote | Originally posted by notwohorns:
Let us know if it works out okay. Okay? |
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Will do
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Knight
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FEB 03, 08:28 PM
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I too am anxious to find out if it works. My wipers only phantom wipe when it is cold outside. Any thoughts on that. BTW I live in south Florida [This message has been edited by Knight (edited 02-03-2014).]
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nutherproject68
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FEB 04, 05:37 PM
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I picked the switch up after work and tested it when I got home. Every function worked perfectly. It also looks exactly like the stock switch in all the pictures I've seen. I can't say it's 100% compatible until I get it int he column! but at is point it looks like a suitable replacement.
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NetCam
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FEB 04, 08:50 PM
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That's the one I used and everything worked for me
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