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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 Fig 1 or Fig 2 .

MASTER SWITCH TESTING

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

Switch Position Continuity Between Terminals No.
Neutral 1 & 5; 12 & 14; 8, 9, 10, 11, 13, 15, 16, 17 & 18
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; 13 & 17
Down 17 & 19; 13 & 15
Right Rear
Up 16 & 19; 13 & 18
Down 18 & 19; 13 & 16
Lockout Unlocked 19 & 20
Fig 1: Power Window Master Switch Terminals (2-Door Models)
G97A28183Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Power Window Master Switch Terminals (4-Door Models)
G97J28182Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.