Switch, MULTIFUNCTION, Right: Description: Description
The right (wiper) multi-function switch is located on the right side of the steering column, just below the steering wheel. This switch is the primary control for the front and rear wiper and washer systems. The only visible components of the switch are the control stalk (1), control knob (2) and control sleeve (3) that extend through the steering column shrouds on the right side of the column. The remainder of the switch including its mounting provisions and electrical connection are concealed beneath the shrouds.
The switch housing and controls (6) are constructed of molded black plastic. Each of the switch controls has white International Control and Display Symbol graphics applied to it, which clearly identify its many functions. A single screw (7) through a mounting tab integral to the back of the switch housing, and a slide tab integral to the bottom of the switch housing secure the switch to the mounting bracket integral to the clockspring (3). A single connector receptacle containing seven terminal pins is integral to the inboard end of the switch housing and is connected by a jumper wire harness (5) directly to the Steering Control Module (SCM), which is internal to the housing (2) of the left multi-function switch (1).
The right (wiper) multi-function switch provides the vehicle operator with a control interface for the following wiper and washer system functions:
- Continuous Front Wipers - The right multi-function switch control knob provides detent switching for two continuous front wipe modes, low speed or high speed.
- Intermittent Front Wipers - The right multi-function switch control knob provides detent switching for the intermittent front wipe mode with five minor detent delay interval positions.
- Front Wiper Mist Mode - The right multi-function switch control stalk includes momentary switching of the front wiper motor low speed circuit to provide a mist mode features (sometimes referred to as pulse wipe), which allows the vehicle operator to momentarily operate the front wipers for one or more complete cycles.
- Front Washer Mode - The right multi-function switch control stalk provides momentary switching for control of the front washer system operation.
- Intermittent Rear Wipe Mode - The right multi-function switch control sleeve provides detent switching for a single fixed interval intermittent rear wiper mode.
- Rear Washer Mode - The right multi-function switch control sleeve provides two momentary switch positions for control of rear washer system operation.
The right multi-function switch cannot be adjusted or repaired. If any function of the switch is ineffective, or if the switch is damaged, the entire switch unit must be replaced. The clockspring (with the multi-function switch mounting bracket), the left multi-function switch (with the SCM), the right multi-function switch and the jumper wire harness are each available for separate service replacement.