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Wiper Switch

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Wiper switch is incorporated into multifunction switch on steering column and is not serviced separately. Replace wiper switch if resistance is not as specified. See WIPER SWITCH RESISTANCE TEST TABLE. See Fig 1 .

WIPER SWITCH RESISTANCE TEST

Switch Position Position Measure Between Circuits No. k/ohms
Wiper
Off 1 & 4 47.6
Low 1 & 4 4.08
High 1 & 4 0
INT 1 & 4 11.33
WASH
On 4 & 6 0
Off 4 & 6 103.3
INT (1)
MIN 4 & 6 3.3
MAX 4 & 6 103.3
(1) Rotate (INT) interval knob from minimum to maximum. Resistance should gradually increase from 3.3 k/ohms (MIN) to 103.3 k/ohms (MAX).
Fig 1: Identifying Wiper Switch Terminals
G95E27312Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.