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Power Window Master Switch

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.