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Check Switch

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Remove the wiper deicer switch, and measure the switch resistance.

Fig 1: Measuring Switch Resistance
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RESISTANCE SPECIFICATION CHART

Switch position Terminal No. Standard
OFF 1 and 2 1 MΩ or more
ON Less than 1 Ω.

Replace the wiper deicer switch if faulty.