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Wiper/Washer Switch Test

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

WIPER/WASHER SWITCH CONTINUITY

Terminal Position Continuity
BLU - BLU/ORG Pull Washer Lever Yes
BLU/ORG - BLU Release Washer Lever No
BLU - BRN/WHT Intermittent Yes
BLU - BRN/WHT All Other Positions No
BLU - GRN Low Yes
BLU - GRN High Yes
BLU - GRN All Other Positions No
BLU - BLU/RED High Yes
BLU - BLU/RED 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 7000-13,000 ohms (maximum).
Fig 1: Wiper/Washer Switch Terminal ID
G92I00164Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.