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Headlight Switch Test

Remove headlight switch. See HEADLIGHT SWITCH under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Test headlight switch for continuity between specified terminals at each switch position. See LIGHT SWITCH CONTINUITY table. See Fig 1. Replace headlight switch if continuity is not as specified.

LIGHT SWITCH CONTINUITY

Terminal Pair Condition
Switch In OFF Position
7-8 No Continuity
3-7 No Continuity
Switch In PARK Position
7-8 No Continuity
3-7 Continuity
Switch In HEADLIGHTS Position
7-8 Continuity
3-7 Continuity
Switch In Any Position
6-7 (1) Continuity
6-7 (2) No Continuity
1-4 (3) Continuity
(1) With knob in counterclockwise detent position.
(2) With knob out of counterclockwise detent position.
(3) Measure with ohmmeter. Resistance should decrease smoothly as knob is rotated counterclockwise from stop.
Fig 1: Headlight Switch Terminal ID (Crown Victoria & Grand Marquis)
G95B13525