Component Testing Procedure

WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Ford Freestar. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, WIPER/WASHER PORTION COMPONENT TESTING (1 OF 2)

Circuit to test	Connect ohmmeter to terminals	Move switch to these positions	A good switch will indicate
Washer switch circuit	2 and 4	Rear, Washer switch depressed	Closed circuit
	2 and 3	Rear, Washer switch depressed	Closed circuit
	2 and 4	Rear, Washer switch normal	Open circuit
	2 and 3	Rear, Washer switch normal	Open circuit
	2 and 7	front	Closed circuit
	2 and 7	front	Open circuit
Intermittent wiper circuit (front wiper)	2 and 1	minimum	Closed circuit
	2 and 6		Open circuit
	2 and 8		Open circuit
	2 and 5		Closed circuit
	2 and 1	maximum	Closed circuit
	2 and 6		Open circuit
	2 and 8		Closed circuit
	2 and 5		Closed circuit

MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, WIPER/WASHER PORTION COMPONENT TESTING (2 OF 2)

Circuit to test	Connect self-powered test light or ohmmeter to terminals	Move switch to these positions	A good switch will indicate
Wiper switch circuit (rear wiper)	2 and 4	Intermitent	Open circuit
	2 and 3	Intermitent	Closed circuit
	2 and 4	On	Closed circuit
	2 and 3	On	Closed circuit
	2 and 4	Off	Open circuit
	2 and 3	Off	Open circuit
Intermittent wiper circuit (front wiper)	2 and 1	Detent 1	Open circuit
	2 and 6		Open circuit
	2 and 8		Open circuit
	2 and 5		Closed circuit
	2 and 1	Detent 2	Open circuit
	2 and 6		Closed circuit
	2 and 8		Open circuit
	2 and 5		Closed circuit
	2 and 1	Detent 3	Open circuit
	2 and 6		Closed circuit
	2 and 8		Open circuit
	2 and 5		Open circuit
	2 and 1	Detent 4	Closed circuit
	2 and 6		Closed circuit
	2 and 8		Open circuit
	2 and 5		Open circuit
	2 and 1	Detent 5	Closed circuit
	2 and 6		Open circuit
	2 and 8		Open circuit
	2 and 5		Open circuit
	2 and 1	Off	Open circuit
	2 and 6		Open circuit
	2 and 8		Open circuit
	2 and 5		Open circuit