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Power Window Master Switch

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Mercury Mountaineer and 1997 Ford Explorer. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

Remove master switch. See POWER WINDOW SWITCH  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Check for continuity between terminals as specified while operating switch. See appropriate MASTER SWITCH TESTING TABLE. If continuity does not exist as specified, replace switch. See Figure or Fig 1 .

MASTER SWITCH TESTING

Switch Position Continuity Between Terminals No.
Neutral 6 & 7; 13 & 14; 1 & 11; 1 & 9; 5 & 9; 5 & 11; 12 & 2; 12 & 4; 8 & 2; 8 & 4
Left
Up 1 & 11; 1 & 9; 3 & 5
Down 5 & 9; 5 & 11; 1 & 3
Right
Up 8 & 2; 8 & 4; 10 & 12
Down 12 & 2; 12 & 4; 8 & 10
MASTER SWITCH TESTING

Switch Position Continuity Between Terminals No.
Neutral 1 & 5; 12 & 14; 10 & 13; 8 & 13; 9 & 13; 11 & 13; 17 & 13; 15 & 13; 16 & 13; 18 & 13
Left Front
Up 8 & 19; 10 & 13
Down 10 & 19; 8 & 13
Right Front
Up 9 & 19; 11 & 13
Down 11 & 19; 9 & 13
Left Rear
Up 15 & 19; 17 & 13
Down 17 & 19; 15 & 13
Right Rear
Up 16 & 19; 18 & 13
Down 18 & 19; 16 & 13
Lockout Unlocked 19 & 20
Fig 1: Identifying Power Window Master Switch Terminals (2-Door Models)
G97A28183Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.