1996 Ford Taurus SHOFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Master Switch

Remove master switch from vehicle. Measure resistance between specified terminals while operating switch. See MASTER SWITCH TESTINGΒ  table. See Fig 1 . Replace switch if resistance between specified terminals is greater than 5 ohms. DO NOTΒ  check resistance between terminals not specified.

MASTER SWITCH TESTING

Switch Position Continuity Between Terminals
Neutral C1-1, C1-3, C1-4, C2-4, C2-5, C2-6 & C2-7
Lock-Out C1-2 & C2-3
Left Front
Up C1-2 & C1-7; C1-1 & C1-6
Down C1-2 & C1-6; C1-1 & C1-7
Right Front
Up C1-2 & C1-3; C1-1 & C1-4
Down C1-2 & C1-4; C1-1 & C1-3
Left Rear
Up C1-2 & C2-6; C1-1 & C2-7
Down C1-2 & C2-7; C1-1 & C2-6
Right Rear
Up C1-2 & C2-4; C1-1 & C2-5
Down C1-2 & C2-5; C1-1 & C2-4
Fig 1: Power Window Master Switch Terminal ID (Sable & Taurus)
G96H01338Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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