{"id":55695,"date":"2018-08-22T11:45:36","date_gmt":"2018-08-22T16:45:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/?p=55695"},"modified":"2024-02-12T10:07:12","modified_gmt":"2024-02-12T18:07:12","slug":"2005-dodge-grand-caravan-sxt-3-8l","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.freeautomechanic.com\/mechanic\/forum\/2018\/08\/2005-dodge-grand-caravan-sxt-3-8l","title":{"rendered":"2005 Dodge Grand Caravan SXT 3.8L"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"2005<\/p>\n

Hello. I’am Fred. My turn signal will not turn off when I turn my steering wheel an my wiper blades don’t work together now. I have put in a new turn signal lever an a new clock spring. Please tell me what is wrong with this van.<\/p>\n

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The most common cause for this issue falls on a faulty multi-function switch. This switch receives a lot of use and therefore tends to wear out quickly. Here is the exact fit part required for replacement.<\/p>\n

\"Shop<\/p>\n

\"2005<\/p>\n

Multi-Function Switch Replacement<\/h3>\n

REMOVAL<\/p>\n

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  1. Disconnect and isolate battery negative cable.<\/li>\n
  2. Remove upper and lower steering column shrouds.<\/li>\n
  3. Disconnect wire connector from back of multi-function switch.<\/li>\n
  4. Remove screws holding multi-function switch to steering column adapter collar.<\/li>\n
  5. Remove the multi-function switch.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    INSTALLATION<\/p>\n

      \n
    1. Position the switch on to the steering column.<\/li>\n
    2. Install the two retaining screws.<\/li>\n
    3. Connect the wire harness connector.<\/li>\n
    4. Install the upper and lower steering column shrouds.<\/li>\n
    5. Connect the battery negative cable.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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