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Re: Fog lamp switch won't turn off [christianhamer]
by bstack
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Jul 05, 2005 (11:27 am)
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Replying to: christianhamer (Jun 28, 2005 7:22 am)
A couple of months ago, (before I checked this site) my local mechanic replaced my whole turn signal assembly to remedy the fog light problem. I went to my local guy because: 1) I trust him; 2) He is less expensive than the dealer; 3) My car is out of warranty (48,000); and 4) I did not know that this was a chronic problem with Cruisers. I took your advice and called the "hotline" today. While they were happy to register my complaint, and give me a reference number, they were unable to tell me if there was a planned recall, only that my vehicle had received all known recall service.
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Re: Fog lamp switch won't turn off [christianhamer]
by christianhamer
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Jul 06, 2005 (12:51 pm)
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Replying to: christianhamer (Jun 28, 2005 7:22 am)
Got my fog lamp problem apparently repaired at the dealer yesterday. They did the same thing as bstack noted in post #237. They replaced what they call the "multifunction switch" which includes turn signal, hazards, etc. The part cost me $89.50 (plus labor). For anyone going the dealer route, they probably know it as "multifunction switch" but the part number listed on my invoice is 5073049-AB.
I'm pretty sure it's fixed as I had noticed liked some others that jiggling the headlight/foglamp control would/could turn the fog lamps on/off. The new switch does not behave this way(!). I'll drop a note if I do see the problem recur anytime soon and otherwise wait and hope to hear that maybe Chrysler issues a recall for it. I'm dreading that the new switch will fall prey to the same problem in a few years if it isn't recalled/fixed/redesigned...
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Re: Fog lamp switch won't turn off [christianhamer]
by pt4me
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Jul 19, 2005 (12:48 pm)
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Replying to: christianhamer (Jul 06, 2005 12:51 pm)
I just had the exact same problem today. Before I could even get the information out the service writer told me it was a multi-function switch and the cost was $210.00. Another lady I work with who owns a Crusier is having the same problem. The service writer told me that he has replaced four in the last few weeks. Currently Chrysler has no recall going on but I made a formal complaint anyway.Recommend you do the same. Maybe if enough people complain they will recall the item and refund our repair money.
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Re: Fog lamp switch won't turn off [pt4me]
by dicksmith
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Jul 20, 2005 (3:24 pm)
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Replying to: pt4me (Jul 19, 2005 12:48 pm)
Same thing happened to me today. For some reason, when i put the turn signal in the left turn position, they go out. think i'll do the fuse removal method.
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Re: Fog lamp switch won't turn off [smartcard007]
by qbanqt
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Sep 21, 2005 (3:17 pm)
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Replying to: smartcard007 (May 22, 2005 11:24 am)
I have a '02 TE PT and had the same problem w/the fog lights just a few months ago. I inadvertently discovered that when you leave the left turn signal on, the fog lights turn off. That worked fine, until I forgot to turn on the turn signal a few times and returned to find a dead battery on the car the next day. I ended up taking it to the dealer and having them replace the whole turn signal switch/arm. The problem is now gone - it cost about $130.
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Re: Fog lamp switch won't turn off (gmshafer)
by gshafer
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Oct 05, 2005 (7:19 pm)
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Replying to: pt4me (Jul 19, 2005 12:48 pm)
My wife called me yesterday morning and said high beam light in the dashboard came on by itself. When she pulled the turn signal handle back towards her, the high beam light went out but the Fog Lamps signal in the dash came on. She could not get the lights to go out, when she noticed smoke coming out of her steering column. She made it home but the smoke continued and the fog lights remained on. I was able to make it to the dealer with a minimum of smoke. Once there, the high beams came back on again, even though there were no keys in the car. I was informed that is was the "multifunction switch" in the steering column. It was not a covered part in my CHRYSLER extended warranty. When it shorted out, it burned the wires together in the main harness. The switch will cost $250 or so, but the harness will be $3300.00. That's right 3300. They agreed to switch out the connector on the existing harness for a mere $500. So, it is going to cost over $800.00 to replace the switch and wiring. If it is something that needs maintaining, an I don't maintain it, then I should be responsible, but for something that is installed at the factory and has no maintenance required, I think Chrysler should be responsible for these repairs. I will file a complaint tomorrow and follow up on this site for more instances of this switch failure. If enough people complain, Chrysler will have to respond with a recall.
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Re: Fog lamp switch won't turn off [christianhamer]
by oeltjen
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Jan 10, 2006 (8:43 am)
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Replying to: christianhamer (Jun 28, 2005 7:22 am)
I have had a problem with the fog light indicator going on without me touching it. I work for an airline and have to leave my car for a few days at a time....I have come home 3x this month to a dead battery--and we have had the battery replaced and checked out. Each time my car was jumpstarted, the green light on the dash (fog light) would come one. We pulled the fuse and are hoping for the best! I also called the 800 # listed here to report the problem. Thanks for all the info provided here.
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Re: Fog lamp switch won't turn off [oeltjen]
by mjmckee99
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Apr 17, 2006 (4:46 pm)
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Replying to: oeltjen (Jan 10, 2006 8:43 am)
I have the same problem. I opened the switch and the small plastic lever that actuated the contacts for the fog lights wore away allowing the contacts to close, keeping the lights on and killing the battery. I think this is a poor design because every time you actuate the turn signal it wears in this small glass filled plastic lever.
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Re: Fog lamp switch won't turn off [gordonm]
by mjmckee99
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Apr 17, 2006 (4:57 pm)
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Replying to: gordonm (May 06, 2005 7:54 pm)
I have the same problem. I opened the switch and the small plastic lever that actuated the contacts for the fog lights wore away allowing the contacts to close, keeping the lights on and killing the battery. I think this is a poor design because every time you actuate the turn signal it wears on this small glass filled plastic lever. As it wears it creats a small gap that can cause the contacts to arc and potentially cause a fire since the car manufacturers don't think it is necessary to use flame retardant plastics in electrical circuits.
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