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Multifunction Switch Inspection

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  1. Check for continuity between the terminals in each switch position as displayed below.
Fig 1: Checking Continuity Between Terminals In Switch Position
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Switch Switch Position Switch Terminal Resistance (Ω, ±3.5%)
Front wiper switch MIST 1-9 330
OFF
Intermittent (AUTO) 800
LOW 1, 800
HIGH 5, 700
Rear wiper switch OFF 9-16
LOW 910
HIGH 2, 910