Steering Column Switches

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2003 Mercury Sable and 2003 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The steering column switches consists of the following components:

multifunction switch
ignition switch

The integrated multifunction switch is mounted to the LH side of the steering column and controls the turn signals, hazard flasher, windshield wiper/washer control, and headlamp dimmer/flash-to-pass.

For information on the turn signals, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING .

For information on the hazard flasher, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING .

For information on the windshield wiper/washer control, refer to WIPERS AND WASHERS .

For information on the headlamp dimmer/flash-to-pass, refer to EXTERIOR LIGHTING .

The ignition switch is mounted below the steering column and is activated by rotating the key lock cylinder on the steering column.

For information on the key release interlock actuator, refer to STEERING COLUMN .