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Front Wiper System

Windshield wiper switch is part of multifunction switch assembly. Remove steering column covers. Disconnect multifunction switch harness connectors. Remove multifunction switch (if necessary). Check continuity between specified terminals of multifunction switch with switch in specified position. See appropriate WIPER/WASHER SWITCH TEST table. See Fig 1 , Fig 2 , Fig 3 or Fig 4 . If continuity is not as specified, replace multifunction switch.

WIPER/WASHER SWITCH TEST

Switch Position Continuity Between Terminals
Wiper
One-Touch
Off O & R
On K & P
INT (1) K & Q; O & S
Low K & O
High K & P
Washer On K & M
(1) Resistance between terminals "R" and "T" should be 40-60 ohms with intermittent selector in "S" position and zero ohms with intermittent switch in "F" position.
WIPER/WASHER SWITCH TEST

Switch Position Continuity Between Terminals
Wiper
One-Touch
Off 4C & 4D
On 4A & 4C
INT (1) 4A & 4H; 4C & 4D
Low 4A & 4C
High 4A & 4B
Washer On 4A & 4F
(1) Resistance between terminals 4I and 4J should be 50 ohms with intermittent selector in slow and zero ohms with intermittent switch in fast.
WIPER/WASHER SWITCH TEST

Switch Position Continuity Between Terminals
Wiper
One-Touch
Off 2K & 2N
On 2J & 2L
INT 2K & 2N
Low 2J & 2N
High 2J & 2L
Washer On 2J & 2M
WIPER/WASHER SWITCH TEST

Switch Position Continuity Between Terminals
Wiper
One-Touch
Off D & H
On B & F
INT D & H
Low B & H
High B & F
Washer On B & G
Fig 1: Identifying Multifunction Switch Terminals (Millenia)
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Fig 2: Identifying Multifunction Switch Terminals (MPV)
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Fig 3: Identifying Multifunction Switch Terminals (Protege)
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Fig 4: Identifying Multifunction Switch Terminals (626) & Rear Wiper Switch Terminals (MPV)
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