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Wiper Switch

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NOTE: Wiper switch is incorporated into multifunction switch and cannot be serviced separately. If any portion of multifunction switch is defective, switch must be replaced as an assembly.

Disconnect multifunction switch 7-pin connector. Using a DVOM, check resistance between switch terminals. See Fig 1 . See WIPER SWITCH RESISTANCE TABLE. If resistance is not as specified, replace multifunction switch.

MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH RESISTANCE TEST

Switch Position Switch Terminals Resistance k/ohms
WIPER
Off 4 & 6 103.3
Off 1 & 4 47.6
Low 1 & 4 4.08
LOW 4 & 6 3.3
High 1 & 4 0
High 4 & 6 3.3
WASH 4 & 6 0
INT (1)
MIN 4 & 6 3.3
MAX 1 & 4 11.33
MAX 4 & 6 103.3
(1) Rotate (INT) interval knob from minimum to maximum. Resistance should gradually increase from 3.3 k/ohms (MIN) to 103.3 k/ohms (MAX).
Fig 1: Identifying Wiper Switch Terminals
G95F27313Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.