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Jeep Wrangler YJ
YJ General Discussion
Multifunction combination switch
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<blockquote data-quote="machoheadgames" data-source="post: 439656" data-attributes="member: 18789"><p>The part number you have is for the wiper switch - that is incorrect. The switch for low to high beam is the dimmer switch. That one is mounted to the steering column and operated directly by a rod tied to the stalk.</p><p></p><p>Just so you know - the steering column area has multiple different switches. There is a the turn signal/hazard switch that controls turn signals and hazards. There is the wiper switch which is what the dealer gave you the part number for. Those two switches are inside the column. Then on the outside of the column you have an ignition switch and a dimmer switch. They are both actuated by rods. </p><p></p><p>The dimmer switch works in such a way that simple power flows to the headlight switch. When you turn on headlights, that power flows to the dimmer switch. The dimmer switch routes that power either to the low beam circuit or the high beam circuit. Or temporarily, if you pull back on the stalk to flash the brights at someone, the dimmer switch sends power to both. </p><p></p><p>Tilt or non-tilt only matters for the wiper/turn signal switch. Turn signal switches are also different from 87-93 and 94-95 due to the addition of the 3rd brake light for 1994. In 87-93, if you had the hazards on and hit the brakes, the turn signal switch would override the hazards to put on the brakes so people will know you’re braking. In 94, with the third brake light, since it’s always constant when brake pedal is on, the turn signal switch allows the hazards to continue operating when you hit the brakes, making the third brake light your only brake light. </p><p></p><p>Here is the dimmer switch you need. </p><p></p><p>[URL unfurl="true"]https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/jeep,1994,wrangler,4.0l+l6,1185195,electrical-switch+&+relay,dimmer+switch,4340[/URL]</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="machoheadgames, post: 439656, member: 18789"] The part number you have is for the wiper switch - that is incorrect. The switch for low to high beam is the dimmer switch. That one is mounted to the steering column and operated directly by a rod tied to the stalk. Just so you know - the steering column area has multiple different switches. There is a the turn signal/hazard switch that controls turn signals and hazards. There is the wiper switch which is what the dealer gave you the part number for. Those two switches are inside the column. Then on the outside of the column you have an ignition switch and a dimmer switch. They are both actuated by rods. The dimmer switch works in such a way that simple power flows to the headlight switch. When you turn on headlights, that power flows to the dimmer switch. The dimmer switch routes that power either to the low beam circuit or the high beam circuit. Or temporarily, if you pull back on the stalk to flash the brights at someone, the dimmer switch sends power to both. Tilt or non-tilt only matters for the wiper/turn signal switch. Turn signal switches are also different from 87-93 and 94-95 due to the addition of the 3rd brake light for 1994. In 87-93, if you had the hazards on and hit the brakes, the turn signal switch would override the hazards to put on the brakes so people will know you’re braking. In 94, with the third brake light, since it’s always constant when brake pedal is on, the turn signal switch allows the hazards to continue operating when you hit the brakes, making the third brake light your only brake light. Here is the dimmer switch you need. [URL unfurl="true"]https://www.rockauto.com/en/catalog/jeep,1994,wrangler,4.0l+l6,1185195,electrical-switch+&+relay,dimmer+switch,4340[/URL] [/QUOTE]
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