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HOMESERVICE MANUALSFORD1997CROWN VICTORIA BASE, 4.6 WREPAIR AND DIAGNOSIS (SINGLE PAGE)BODY & FRAMEWINDOWSPOWER WINDOW SYSTEMCOMPONENT TESTINGMASTER SWITCH
1997 Ford Crown Victoria Base, 4.6 W
Master Switch
1997 Ford Crown Victoria Base, 4.6 WSECTION Master Switch
- With switch removed from vehicle, test with a self-powered test light or ohmmeter. With all switches in NEUTRAL position and lock-out switch in OFF position, continuity should exist between terminals No. 19 and 20. See Fig 1 . Continuity should also exist between terminal No. 13 and terminals No. 8 through 11, and also between terminal No. 13 and terminals No. 15 through 18. Replace switch if continuity is not as specified. If continuity is as specified, go to next step.
- Check specified switch terminals for continuity while exercising switch as indicated. See MASTER SWITCH TEST TABLE. If continuity is not as specified, replace master power window switch and retest system.
MASTER SWITCH TEST
| Switch Position | Continuity Between Terminals 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:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.