Replacing a Multi Function Switch (MFS) 2006 Jeep Grand Cherokee (WK)
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- My dash lights were flickering at night and I read the the MFS might be the culprit. So I pulled the switch, cleaned the pins and re-installed it. Dash lights work great now.
This video was a great help. As a Jeep owner for the last 23 years, I can really appreciate the low cost repair work that can be done to WK and WH Jeeps. WK/WH are very cheap to buy in the UK and maintain if you pick the right ones that have not been abused too much. I run a WK 5.7 HEMI on LPG which gives me the same running costs as a small car.
Thank you for posting this. I had received a $300 quote from the auto shop to get this work done. However, I ordered the part online for $50 and replaced it using your video and saved myself so much money!
+Cindy Rod Wow, $300 is a rip off for a $50 part. Glad the video helped.
Thank you for posting this video. The turn signals on my 2007 Grand Cherokee went wonky. The left turn signal would stay on in the center position. Because of your video I just got a new multi function switch from the local auto parts store and put it in according to your great instructions. In a few minutes the problem was solved.
Same thing just started happening to me too! I have a 05 tho
Ohhh I like this comment I have the same car and it’s doing the same thing I’m def about to fix this myself cuz the prices people are charging are ridiculous. Did you have to take the battery part off as well?
Dude thanks so much, took me about 10 mins for the whole process. Great step by step. Thanks
Thank you very much, kind sir. You saved me a lot of trouble and effort by making this video. I am a man with very little time and I cannot tell you how much I appreciate it. Thanks again.
Also, if anybody is wondering and read this, it worked perfectly on a 2007 Jeep grand Cherokee Laredo.
Huge help sir! Thanks very much. I am not a mechanically inclined person at all, but thanks to this video I just managed to replace the MFS on my wife's car. She's no longer going left around the world!
Before!.....You buy a new multi-switch....take the old one out and blow in the 8&3 plug connector and tap the switch box in the palm of your hand.
I did this, and after reinstalling it, it has worked fine.
Saving me the purchase of a new turn signal module.
Exactly, I still haven't had to replace my switch after sanding the contacts.
DIY Dan - thanks for posting this. You just saved me time, money and aggravation. Ordered the part, got it in 2 days and it took 10 minutes to replace. Works great.
Dad 5 Great, glad to hear it. The whole reason I created it in the first place was because I couldn't find a video to help me figure it out. Glad it helped.
@@diydan30 lqhy do they turn on by themselves
Another note of thanks for this gift of confidence that I can do it myself. Ordering the parts.
Edit: (3 days later) Did it. Exactly as advertised. 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee Laredo Rocky Mountain edition. Perfecto. Many thanks!
My left blinker is stuck on with the switch in the neutral position. Do you think this is the same problem with the same solution?
I've had this problem for a couple of years, and found if I dimmed the dash down a bit the flicker didn't happen. I've just been too lazy to rip the whole dash out to replace....after seeing how easy it really is, I may just be doing this when it warms up outside! Thanks.
A+ video. Appreciate you taking the time to post this. Replaced my switch in 10 minutes wirh ease. The only discrepency was that ALL of the screws were #20 torx. Understandable as my WK is an '07.
Thank you! I have a 2006 Grand Cherokee and the turn signal switch went. I watched your video and was able to replace it myself. Thank you again you saved me a bunch of money!
Cool. Congrats on the DIY job.
Hi, i just wanted to thank you for making this video, i needed some help installing my new turn signal switch and you pretty much showed me everything i needed to know . thank you.
NOEL ABSALON Glad to hear it went well and hopefully it saved you a few dollars.
THANK YOU SO MUCH! I'm a smart, confident female, but not really knowledgeable when it comes to mechanics. Your clear instructions made swapping out the switch unintimidating and entirely doable. Had it repaired in 15 mins, once I got a long enough T20 (all I had at home were short T20 bits, had to run & pick up a screwdriver). Thanks again for sharing your knowledge!
Thanks DIY Dan. I just had the issue with the left hand turn signal would not turn off on my '07 Grand Cherokee Limited. Watched your video and order the MFS from Amazon. I paid the extra to keep the fog lights and auto headlights. You just saved me a lot of time and money . Ordered the part and it only took 10 minutes to replace. Works great. Thanks again.
Congrats. Happy it helped. Do you have a link to the part? It might help others looking to fix theirs.
Here is the one I ordered that had the fog lights and Auto head light option. Standard Motor Products CBS-1658 Turn Signal Switch.Below is the link from Amazon, www.amazon.com/gp/product/B005UVTQT0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o04_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1
thank you so much. my lights flicker just about every night and its driving me crazy. I appreciate your video. 👍
+Erika Díaz I hope it helps. If you sand the contacts and there is no improvement I would recommend getting a new MFS and installing it yourself. After sanding my contacts the lights have been working perfectly.
thank you for your video. A repair shop tried to make me spend around $200 just to fix that. Now I know I can do this by myself. Thx again
Huge thanks for this video, Dan! Mine was actually malfunctioning because the high beam would not stay on and my turn signal would not turn off. I pulled the steering wheel because I thought the cam canceller was broken as well. All good with a new part now.
Awesome, hopefully it saved you some time and money.
Just replaced the MFS switch in my 2007 Jeep Grand Cherokee with the help of your video and no prior experience of messing with the steering wheel. Thank you for the video, you saved me a a ton of time and money. The part cost $60 bucks after shipping and only took about 15-20 minutes. To anyone attempting this make sure you have the actual T-15 and T-20 tools. I initially tried to use a universal screwdriver with torque attachments but the universal didn't fit in the hole. Lol. Thanks again!
Awesome, and thanks for adding the tip about the universal screwdriver. For anyone interested, the T-15 and T-20 drivers can be found at any hardware store or if you want to go really cheap then Harbor Freight has them for a few dollars.
Do I need just the actual t20 screwdriver for the shroud?
Yep you need a T20 screwdriver to remove the 3 screws from the shroud and then the T15 screwdriver to remove the 2 screws for switch. Does that help?
DIY Dan Yup I got it now. Thanks
Patrick LaClair was if basically the same for the 07? have to take mine apart tomorrow
Thanks buddy! Great video. I just did this on my '05 Grand Cherokee. Save me a bunch of money.
Great, glad it helped.
I watched this video several years ago when my wand went bad like everyone else's. I replaced the wand with a new one but the turn signal switch is not as good as the OEM's. It had bothered me ever since because I knew the OEM wand probably can be fixed by sandpapering the contact copper wire. Finally, I did it today. The OEM wand is back and it is fantastic. For anyone who is reading, you need torx 20 for the 3 screws of the plastic housing and torx 15 for the 2 screws that secure the wand itself.
Clean the 3 copper contact wire using a sandpaper as shown in this video works great. The OEM contact gets oxidized over time due to moisture.
I just fixed my car after being quoted $300 to fix it 😒 thank you so much for this video ❤️ it was a BIG help!
Was your headlights out? Thanks
@@joserodriguez4294 nope just the blinker kept blinking. Had to hold it in a certain spot so it wouldn't blink lol
Thanks for the video. On point, step by step. 👍👍👍
Thanks for the video. Only difference on my 2004 Laredo was a phillips screwdriver was required for all screws.
Thanks for the video, very informative.I have the tools now so I can do this myself!
Great. I hope changing the switch solves the issue for you.
Great video took about 35 minutes start to finish. This applies to the 2007 Grand Cherokee as well. Symptoms were left blinker on in the off and right turn position. One suggestion install the two outer screws holding the shroud together first, it makes it easier to put the fine threaded middle screw in.
My Jeep just started doing this the other day. The Right and Neutral position make the left turn signal blink. In the Left position it turns off. Did you need to replace the the switch or just clean the pins?
It might be a short so cleaning the contacts could fix it, otherwise you are probably going to need a new switch. I would remove the switch and clean it, if it doesn't work then dont reassemble the shroud and get a new switch, it should take you 10 minutes to replace it once the shroud is removed.
Same common problem with my 2009
Fixed my rig perfectly. Thanks.
Awesome. Good to know its helping so many people.
Very Helpful, Thanks brother 🙏 💯
thanks for the video, my odometer , radio lights were flikering . sanded contacts w/ 2000 grit sandpaper. good as new, saved $100 on the part.
+scott v That's great. Its the perfect time of the year to save a $100.
scott v thanks Scott. I used your ideal and just kinda scraped the connections with my smallest screwdriver. Been a week and no problems at all!!!
Thanks buddy, great vídeo
I replaced this switch on my 2008 Liberty and later on my 2011 Liberty. Easy-peezy, other than needing a long shaft Torx20 screwdriver on the 2011.
Thx!!! Mine just needed a brushing as well.
Thanks mate. You made the job easy. If I can do it, anyone can :)
Short and simple ty Dan
Great video! Many thanks! But I cannot find the right replacement for my 2006 WK... My model doesnt have AUTO headlights BUT she has rear fogs which switch location is the same as (A) selection on the MFS... I'm not sure if the MFS with (A) is gonna work and switch my rear fogs on/off or I would need to work out some wires (maybe a swap) on the MFS harness... I'm now about to remove it and try to clean the pins, as you did, but I wonder if it would be possible to disassemble it, removing the rotary knobs, in order to clean deep inside the MFS. Any ideas, please?
Much appreciate your advice!! Thanks!!!
THanks Dan. My left turn signal wouldn't shut off after completing a turn or If I moved the switch to the central position. I noticed if I hold it in place the signal stops as it should so I guess it must be loose or need to replaced. But your video is descriptive and helpful.
Did this method turn out working for you? I have the same problem and wondering if I should go ahead and replace
@@angeljenkins248 Yes. i ordered the replacement- a Duralast version- and installed it myself easily. Problem solved.
Works for 2007 Gr. Cherokee also.
Thank you very much!
Wow... JUST wow, if I could give you a great big hug I would 🤗 ❤ I just saved about 400$ from a mechanic that quoted me. He told me that he had now idea what I was talking about and that I had to drop the car off for a whole day before they could figure it out. Oh and they were gonna charge me an additional 100$ to get it diagnosed. Years later and mechanics are still pieces of lying shit.
THANK YOU DIY DAN for saving me time and money!!!!! I subscribed!!!!! Your a real life HERO!!!!
GOD BLESS~
my switch looks different it has the wiper function, could it be the wrong part?
thanks for your help.
Thanks for your help my blinker wasn't working good it got stuck on left signal even though it was on the middle
Great video! Thanks! Doing now
Need to know if this is something I can buy and do the repairs myself. I know they are expensive, too
My dash lights flicker and the dim switch is supposed to make the lights bright and then turn on the over head light but they don't always I may try this thanks!
Thanks. A great help
thanks for this video: knowing that the screws were t15 and t20 was very helpful: bought switch at local Napa store for less then $60: total time to replace was less then 10 mins: wont know if this fixed the problem but ill let you know..thanks
Did you fix the problem?
Thanks for the video, my left turn signal is stuck in the on position in my 07. Just ordered the OEM switch. Just want to be sure, since someone mentioned it to me today, that I won't have to worry about accidentally deploying the airbag?
Thanks
I dont see how it would deploy the airbag, especially if you disconnect the battery. Tons of people have changed their MFS and none of them have reported an issue with the airbag. But anything is possible I guess.
Just replaced one on mine now when I straighten wheel back it doesn't turn signal off
Do you think this could be causing the issue with my 2005 Jeep Grand Cherokee 3.7 the left directional won’t flash. New bulb and fuses and still won’t flash? Any help would be great!
Not sure but it's worth a try. Get some sandpaper remove the switch and clean the contacts. All it will cost is a little time. If it doesn't work you need to decide if a new switch is worth trying. Seems to me that if you have replaced the fuse and bulb the only thing left is the switch. Good luck.
We have a problem in our grand cherokee 2006 4x4, when we start the ligths, if we ligths on only the minimun ligths every things works ok, but when we swicth on the front lights, only starts the rigth one, if we start the hi-ligths only start one hi-ligths at left side, and one normal ligth(not a hi-ligth) at rigth side , meanwhile the wipers blades, the windows and the claxon doesn't work, and we hear a circuit noise inside of the place where is the multifunction swich. can you help?
+hugo barboza colon Sorry, but I don't know what the issue is. You could start by removing the MFS and sanding the contacts to see if that makes any difference. If it does then its a free fix for the lights, if it doesn't then no harm done. Have you checked the bulbs in the lights to make sure they are working?
I have not removed the wiper switch but assume it is similar to the MFS for the lights, if so, remove it and try sanding those contacts.
video was a great help for the install but my fog lights still don't work.
Well.... didint work. Put in a new mfs and same problem with head lights. Took the new mfs back and put old one back in. Think now it might be DRL module. Just gotta figure out where that is lol. If nothing else i did learn something from your vid and i appreciate that thank you
I have a 2006 jeep commander have the same problem dash flickers cabin light some time turn on some times don't . You think it's the same set up for my truck too?
Yes just changed mine on a 2006 Jeep commander limited
How do u do this wit a 2007 compass
Naser, I think it is definitely worth a try. After doing this 'fix' I haven't had the problem since.
Diy Dan, I have a 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee that I am having tail light issues on both sides, the bulb illuminates when signaling and when the brake pedal is pressed but not when headlights turn on. Do you think the multifunction switch will fix this issue?
Did you figure out the issue on your 2008 Cherokee with the taillights. I’m having the same issue
Question. My daughter’s 08 Wrangler wipers won’t turn off (they do when she turns the car off). But when she starts it, they turn back on. Do you think it is the wiper switch? Looks like an easy replacement. She will be in town for Thanksgiving so, I want to order the part and fix it before she heads back to college
Sounds like it, but the wiper switch is not the part referenced in this video (just making sure you don't order the wrong part) but I assume replacement of the wiper switch is roughly the same. Let me know how it goes.
DIY Dan
I had her take it to Autozone near her college campus and had them disconnect the battery for 5 minutes then hook it back up. That seemed to solve the issue for now. Will scan for codes when she gets home from Ole Miss tomorrow.
Would it be pretty much the same process for a 2000 grand cherokee. Its my daytime running lights and low beams that flicker on and off now. Changed fuses headlamps are ok and relay is fine i think. Just leaves the multifunction switch. Looks to me by your vid it might be the same process.. thanx for the vid brother
I have the same issue with my left headlamp (high beam and low beam) are not working. The bulbs are fine. Connector is new. Fuse is fine. Which leaves me to think it's the MFS. I'm just wondering if that solved your issue?
@thundercat007 it didn't but worth $85 to change it out myself... I think the problem lies in the drl bubble on the dash.. I got the parts from the wreckers but never put them in. I really think that's the issue tho.. ended up getting rid of the jeep anyway so... hope that helps 👍👍🍻🍻
Has an after market radio and no controls on the wheel. No idea if cruise works or not. She just drives around locally
I have a 06 jeep cherokee and lately my left blinker light keeps flashing while car is on but stops when car is off. I bought the flasher relay don't think that's the problem I think it's what your doing in the video so I might need to replace the whole switch right? Please help
My best guess is the multi function switch, it can cause all sorts of electrical issues. You could try using some sandpaper to polish the old switches contacts and see if it still happens, if it doesn't you are good to go. If it does then it might, emphasis on might, be the switch, so the only option would be to purchase a new one and see if it fixes the issue.
Ok thank you
how often will the switch need to be replaced? or was this a one time thing from certain year jeep.
gonzosc1 it was a one time deal for me.
Silly question... you just unhook the negative battery terminal and then reconnect when done? Does that drain your battery?
Nope, it will not drain the battery. Just a safety precaution.
Dan, UPDATE!!!! Her turn signals don’t work, she can’t change wiper speeds and the washers don’t work. She also said her lights stay on when the car is running. My Nissan Service Manager and I think it is the SCM (steering column control module). What do you think?
Its unlikely that both switches failed at the same time, so that points to the something else. I would think that the next thing in the chain to check is the SCM. Do the cruise control and radio buttons work on the steering wheel?
DIY Dan, was your issue that the dash and climate control lights would flicker from bright to dim? That is what mine is doing and just want to make sure it's the same issue. It looks like you posted this video about a year ago? How has cleaning the contacts held up since?
+Michael Brady It was definitely the dash lights and I think the climate control lights were flickering too. But I didn't really pay much attention to them since the dash lights were so much brighter and were the most distracting while driving at night. As for the longevity of the fix. I haven't seen the issue return, so I guess it solved it?? Give it a try, its a quick job if you have the tools. Good luck.
+DIY Dan , yeah I did it already but haven't test yet. Did you only clean the terminals visible in your video? Or did you get the vehicle side terminals as well? I can barely see them much less get to them.
+Michael Brady Just the terminals on the switch.
Just for clarification, you took out the old one, sandpaper the three dots (clean up) and put it back in to see if it would make a difference and stop the blinking. If it didn't, then you went and bought a new switch....Did I understand that correctly?
Yep, I sanded the connection pins and put the MFS back and it still works to this day. Others have had to replace theirs, so I suggest sanding the pins first and if that doesn't resolve your problem then purchase a new MFS.
@@diydan30 Thank you!
I have my 2002 jeep liberty my headligths is not on so you think I need to replace this part? or maybe the relay or how I can check what is the problem pls help me
I would check the fuses under the dash first. You will have to look up which fuse the headlights are on, but that should be fairly easy. If they look good then I would look at the relays under the hood, once again you will need to figure out which one the headlights are on. I dont think you need to replace the part I show in the video.
Fuses is ok I replace the relay just now and after drive like 30 min. Ligths is working so I put the old ralay is working to so I have the funtion switch I gonna replace you think is the problems the switch may start to get bad
It could be, you can also trying sanding the contacts on the old switch first to see if that helps.
Thank u I put the new switch I goint to drive with the new hopefully fix already
I know how to change the wiper switch. Just watched a good video on it. About $100 for the switch at Autozone. Gotta get a T-20 screwdriver and a short Phillips. Will let you know how it goes
Great, good luck.
Is it necessary to disconnect the battery?
I did it because I didn't want any risk of the airbags going off or a short to cause subsequent issues. So I would highly recommend it. Could you risk it? Yeah, probably, but for 2 minutes of extra work why run the risk?
I have the same vehicle as you, and my instrument panel is flickering as well (the all the lights come on and go off repeatedly). I've heard it's the PCM, I've heard it's the Ignition switch, and now it's the MFS. Please help....thanks!
I would try my fix. Take the MFS out, sand the connectors, or get a new one and test it out. Worst case you are out $70 if you buy a new one and it doesn't work. I sanded my connectors and haven't had the problem since.
Also I think there is a recall for the ignition switch for an unrelated issue. I believe it's P41, so the dealer might replace it for free.
@@diydan30 I went ahead and purchased a new ignition switch and installed it, that seemed to have fixed the problem. New switch cost me $15:-)
@@hawaiianboy1743 An ignition switch or a MFS?
DIY Dan ignition switch:-)
If my left turn signal stays on blinking is it the multifunction switch??? Please help!!
If you mean it doesn't turn off after you turn left then I think it is the switch. Can you turn it off manually or is it always on?
+DIY Dan its always on even if I don't put my turn signal!!
So if you try to indicate right it still indicates left?
+DIY Dan no when i indicate right the left signal turns off but when I don't indicate to neither right nor left the left signal is still on
Does the indicator selector still lock into position when you indicate left or right? If so, then there is probably a short in the switch, if not then the selector is broken. Either way it would seem like the likely cure is to replace the switch.
Is this with fog lights or without it
With fog lights
69shadowace, honestly I don't know. It sounds like it is the MFS, so remove it, sand the contacts and see if that helps. Worst case, you waste an hour. Make a video of it, so if it works then others can benefit :-)
Thanx for the response brother. I appreciate it. I will give it a go and see what happens. I,ve already found a place that has one for $105 so thats not bad. ..... Again, thank you
69shadowace Sorry to hear that it wasn't the issue. At least you eliminated one possibility so you are one step closer to fixing it. Let me know how it goes.