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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1996CROWN VICTORIA POLICE INTERCEPTOR, 4.6 9REPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEWINDOWSPOWER WINDOW SYSTEMTESTINGMASTER SWITCH
1996 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, 4.6 9
Master Switch
1996 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor, 4.6 9SECTION Master Switch
- With switch removed from vehicle, test with a self-powered test light or ohmmeter. Connect one test lead on terminal No. 13. See Fig 1 . With all switches in NEUTRAL position, continuity should exist between terminal No. 13 and terminals No. 8 through 11 and 15 through 18. Replace switch if continuity is not as specified. If continuity is as specified, go to next step.
- Check specified switch pins for continuity while exercising switch as indicated. See the MASTER SWITCH TESTΒ table below. If continuity is not as specified, replace master power window switch and retest system.
MASTER SWITCH TEST
| Switch Position | Continuity Between Pins No. (+) | Continuity Between Pins No. (-) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Left Front Window | |||
| Down | 13 & 8 | 19 & 10 | |
| Up | 19 & 8 | 13 & 10 | |
| Left Rear Window | |||
| Down | 13 & 17 | 19 & 15 | |
| Up | 19 & 17 | 13 & 15 | |
| Right Front Window | |||
| Down | 13 & 9 | 19 & 11 | |
| Up | 19 & 9 | 13 & 11 | |
| Right Rear Window | |||
| Down | 13 & 18 | 19 & 16 | |
| Up | 19 & 18 | 13 & 16 | |
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- β’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- β’ Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- β’ The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- β’ You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- β’ You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.