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Wiper Switch Continuity Test

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Unplug wiper switch connector. Measure resistance between specified terminals. See WIPER SWITCH CONTINUITY TEST TABLE. See Fig 1 . Replace switch if readings are not as specified.

MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH RESISTANCE TEST (1)

Switch Position Switch Terminals Resistance k/ohms
OFF 4 & 6 103.3
OFF 1 & 4 47.6
LOW 1 & 4 4.08
LOW 4 & 6 3.3
HIGH 1 & 4 0
HIGH 4 & 6 3.3
WASH 4 & 6 0
INT 1 & 4 11.3
INT (2)
MIN 4 & 6 3.3
MAX 1 & 4 11.33
MAX 4 & 6 103.3
(1) To identify switch terminals, See Fig 1 .
(2) 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
G95J13580Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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