Intermittent Wiper Switch Test

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Remove wiper switch from instrument panel. Using ohmmeter, check continuity between indicated switch terminals. See WIPER SWITCH CONTINUITY . See Fig 1 .

WIPER SWITCH CONTINUITY

Switch Position

Continuity Between Terminals

OFF

8 (DK GRN/WHT) & 10 (BRN/WHT)

DELAY ⁽¹⁾

1 (BLK) & 9 (DK BLU)

LOW

9 (DK BLU) & 10 (BRN/WHT)

HIGH

9 (DK BLU) & 7 (RED/YEL)

⁽¹⁾	Resistance at maximum delay is 240,000-400,000 ohms. Resistance at minimum delay is 0-15 ohms with ohmmeter set on high-ohm scale.

Fig 1: Wiper Switch Connector Terminals (LeBaron Convertible)

Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.