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Sable & Taurus

  1. Unplug connectors from combination switch. Set hazard flasher switch to OFF position. Check for continuity between specified terminals with switch in each position. See Fig 1 . If continuity is not as specified, or is poor in any switch position, replace combination switch.
  2. To test turn signal switch, perform steps 3) through 5). To test dimmer switch, perform steps 6) through 8). To test hazard flasher switch, perform steps 9) and 10). To test windshield wiper/washer functions, see appropriate WIPER/WASHER SYSTEMS article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT section.
    Fig 1: Combination Switch Terminal ID (Sable & Taurus)
    G93F40217Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
  3. Set turn signal lever to neutral position. Continuity should not exist between terminal No. 44 and terminals No. 2, 3, 5 and 9. Continuity should not exist between terminal No. 15 and terminals No. 379or 380.
  4. Set turn signal lever to left turn position. Continuity should exist between terminals No. 3 and 44, terminals No. 9 and 44, and between terminals No. 15 and 380.
  5. Set turn signal lever to right turn position. Continuity should exist between terminals No. 5 and 44, terminals No. 2 and 44, and terminals No. 15 and 379.
  6. Pull and hold flash-to-pass switch toward steering wheel. With switch held in position, continuity should exist between terminals No. 12 and 196, and between terminals No. 13 and 15.
  7. Set dimmer switch to high beam position (away from steering wheel). Continuity should exist between terminals No. 12 and 15.
  8. Set dimmer switch to low beam position (toward steering wheel). Continuity should exist between terminals No. 13 and 15.
  9. Press and release hazard flasher button to ON position. Set turn signal lever to neutral position. Continuity should exist between terminals No. 383 and 385, and between terminal No. 44 and terminals No. 2, 3, 5 and 9.
  10. Press and release hazard flasher button to OFF position. Set turn signal lever to neutral position. Continuity should exist between terminals No. 298 and 383. Continuity should not exist between terminal No. 44 and terminals No. 2, 3, 5 or 9.
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