Component testing procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Sable, 2009 Ford Taurus X, and 2009 Ford Taurus. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
COMPONENT TESTING PROCEDURE
| Circuit to test | Connect self-powered test light or ohmmeter to terminals | Move switch to these positions | A good switch will indicate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washer switch circuit | 10 and 15 | On | Closed circuit |
| Rest | Open circuit | ||
| Wiper switch circuit | 9 and 15 | Off | Open circuit |
| High | Closed circuit | ||
| Low | Open circuit | ||
| 11 and 15 | Off | Open circuit | |
| High | Open circuit | ||
| Low | Open circuit | ||
| 12 and 15 | Off | Open circuit | |
| High | Closed circuit | ||
| Low | Closed circuit | ||
| 15 and 16 | Off | Open circuit | |
| High | Closed circuit | ||
| Low | Closed circuit | ||
| Intermittent wiper circuit | 15 and 16 | Interval 1 | Open circuit |
| Interval 2 | Open circuit | ||
| Interval 3 | Open circuit | ||
| Interval 4 | Closed circuit | ||
| Interval 5 | Closed circuit | ||
| 11 and 15 | Interval 1 | Open circuit | |
| Interval 2 | Closed circuit | ||
| Interval 3 | Closed circuit | ||
| Interval 4 | Closed circuit | ||
| Interval 5 | Open circuit | ||
| 12 and 15 | Interval 1 | Closed circuit | |
| Interval 2 | Closed circuit | ||
| Interval 3 | Open circuit | ||
| Interval 4 | Open circuit | ||
| Interval 5 | Open circuit |