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Diagnosis And Testing - Right MULTIFUNCTION Switch

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2004 Chrysler Pacifica. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
  1. Disconnect and isolate the battery negative cable.
  2. Remove the right multi-function switch from the steering column and disconnect the instrument panel wire harness connector for the switch from the switch connector (Refer to REMOVAL ).
  3. Using an ohmmeter, check the right multi-function switch continuity and resistances at the switch terminals as shown in the RIGHT (WIPER) MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH CONTINUITY/RESISTANCE.
    RIGHT (WIPER) MULTI-FUNCTION SWITCH CONTINUITY/RESISTANCE

    FRONT WIPER/WASHER SWITCH
    SWITCH POSITION CONTINUITY BETWEEN RESISTANCE BETWEEN RESISTANCE
    Off - Pins 7 & 8 4286-4379 Ω
    Intermittent Wipe 1 - Pins 7 & 8 1445-1480 Ω
    Intermittent Wipe 2 - Pins 7 & 8 847-870 Ω
    Intermittent Wipe 3 - Pins 7 & 8 556-573 Ω
    Intermittent Wipe 4 - Pins 7 & 8 367-380 Ω
    Intermittent Wipe 5 - Pins 7 & 8 218-229 Ω
    Low Speed - Pins 7 & 8 99-106 Ω
    High Speed Pins 7 & 9 Pins 7 & 8 99-106 Ω
    Mist - Pins 7 & 8 49-56 n
    Wash Pins 1 & 3 - -
    REAR WIPER/WASHER SWITCH 
    Off - - -
    Delay Pins 1 & 6 - -
    On Pins 1 & 5 - -
    Wash Pins 1 & 5 & 6 & 2 - -
  4. If the right multi-function switch fails any of the continuity or resistance tests, replace the faulty right multi-function switch as required.