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Front Wiper/Washer Switch Test: Capri

Remove lower steering column cover to gain access to wiper switch electrical connector. Using an ohmmeter, ensure continuity exists between terminals listed in table at specified switch positions. If switch does not test as specified, replace wiper/washer switch. See FRONT WIPER/WASHER SWITCH CONTINUITY (CAPRI)  table. See Fig 1 .

FRONT WIPER/WASHER SWITCH CONTINUITY (CAPRI)

Terminal Position Continuity
BLU - BLU/ORG Pull washer lever Yes
" Release washer lever No
BLU - BRN/WHT Int Yes
" All other positions No
BLU - GRN Lo Yes
" High Yes
" All other positions No
BLU - BLU/RED High Yes
" All other positions No
ORG - YEL/RED Rotate INT control knob (1)
(1) Ohmmeter will indicate a smoothly increasing resistance from 420-880 ohms (minimum) to 7-13 k/ohms (maximum).
Fig 1: Identifying Front Wiper/Washer Switch Terminals (Capri)
G92I00164Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.