Combination Switch (Wiper): Inspection
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- Inspect the continuity between each connector terminal.SWITCH POSITION AND CONTINUITY CHART
Switch position Terminal No. Standard FRONT OFF 7 and 16 Less than 1ohm INT 7 and 16 Less than 1ohm LO 7 and 17 Less than 1ohm HI 8 and 17 Less than 1ohm Washer ON 2 and 11 Less than 1ohm Rear Washer ON 2 and 10
10 and 12
2 and 12Less than 1ohm OFF - More than 1 Mohm ON 2 and 10 Less than 1ohm Washer ON 2 and 10
10 and 12
2 and 12Less than 1ohm If continuity is not as specified, replace the switch.
- Intermittent operation inspection
- Turn the wiper switch to INT.
- Adjust the intermittent control switch to MAX.
- Apply battery voltage to switch terminals 16 and 2.
- Measure the voltage between combination switch terminal.
Terminals:
No. 7-No. 2:
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If operation is not as specified, replace the switch.