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Control Switches

Check main feed fuse and stoplight fuse first. If these fuses are okay, proceed with test. Disconnect the 6-pin connector at amplifier assembly. Refer to Fig. Fig 1 And perform the following checks:

  1. Connect a voltmeter between the light-black hash lead (151) and ground. With ignition on depress the On button and check for battery voltage.
  2. Connect an ohmmeter between the light-black hash lead (151) and ground.
  3. Rotate the steering wheel throughout its full range while making the following checks:
  1. Depress the Off button and check for a reading between 0 and 1 ohm.
  2. Depress the Set Accelerate button and check for reading between 714 and 646 ohms.
  3. Depress the coast button and check for a reading between 126 and 114 ohms.
  4. Depress the resume button and check for a reading between 2310 and 2090 ohms.

If resistance values are within specification, but needle fluctuates, remove the steering wheel and clean the brushes and slip ring surfaces. Apply lubricant ESAM1C189-A or equivalent uniformly, approximately 0.5mm (0.02 inch) thick to slip rings.

If resistance values are above the allowable limits, check the switch assemblies and ground circuit.

Reconnect the 6-Pin connector at the amplifier.

Fig 1: Speed Control System With Resume (Thunderbird, Cougar)
G50G05519Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.