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Wiper/Washer Switch

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Remove and disconnect multifunction switch. See MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION . Measure resistance between specified terminals while operating multifunction switch lever to positions as specified. See Figure. See WIPER/WASHER SWITCH TESTING TABLE. If continuity is not as specified, replace multifunction switch.

WIPER/WASHER SWITCH TESTING

Switch Position Circuit No. (1) Ohms
Wiper Switch
Off 359 & 684 47,600
Int 359 & 684 11,330
Lo 359 & 684 4080
Hi 359 & 684 0-4
Washer Switch On 359 & 680 0-4
Wiper Intermittent 359 & 680 (2)
(1) Specification can vary by as much as 10 percent.
(2) Rotate control from maximum delay to minimum delay. Resistance should gradually decrease from approximately 103 k/ohms to 3.3 k/ohms.