Wiper/Washer Switch

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Wiper/washer switch is incorporated into multifunction switch on steering column. Disconnect multifunction switch connector. Using a DVOM, measure resistance between multifunction switch terminals. See Fig 1 . See WIPER/WASHER SWITCH RESISTANCE TABLE. If resistance is not as specified, replace multifunction switch.

WIPER/WASHER SWITCH RESISTANCE

Switch Position

Terminals No.

⁽¹⁾ Ohms

Washer

4 & 6

⁽²⁾

Off

4 & 6

103,300

Wipers

Off

1 & 4

47,600

Low Speed

1 & 4

4080

High Speed

1 & 4

⁽²⁾

Interval (MAX)

4 & 6

⁽³⁾ 103,300

Interval (MIN)

4 & 6

⁽³⁾ 3300

⁽¹⁾	Resistance may vary by as much as 10 percent.

⁽²⁾	Continuity should exist.

⁽³⁾	Resistance should vary smoothly between specified limits as knob is rotated between MIN and MAX positions.

Fig 1: Wiper Switch Terminals

Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.