Power Door Lock Switch

1997 Ford Cab & Chassis 5.8 H, AutomaticSECTION Power Door Lock Switch
  1. Remove door lock switch. With switch in neutral position, continuity should exist between terminals No. 1 and 2 and between switch terminals No. 2 and 3. See Fig 1 . Continuity should not exist between terminal No. 5 and any other terminal. With switch in lock position, continuity should exist between terminals No. 1 and 5 and between terminals No. 3 and 4. Continuity should not exist between terminal No. 2 and any other terminal.
  2. With switch in unlock position, continuity should exist between terminals No. 1 and 2 and between terminals No. 4 and 5. Continuity should not exist between terminal No. 3 and any other terminal. If continuity is not as specified, replace switch.
Fig 1: Identifying Door Lock Switch Terminals (F250 Heavy-Duty & F350)
G96J01377Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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