Power Window Single Switch

1997 Ford Explorer 4D Utility, 4.0 E, 4WDSECTION Power Window Single Switch

Remove suspect window switch. See POWER WINDOW SWITCHΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Check for continuity between terminals as specified while operating switch. See appropriate SWITCH TESTING TABLE. If continuity does not exist as specified, replace switch. See Fig 1 or Fig 2 .

RIGHT FRONT & LEFT REAR SWITCH TESTING

Switch Position Continuity Between Terminals No.
Neutral 3 & 7; 1 & 2; 5 & 6
Up 2 & 4; 5 & 6
Down 4 & 5; 1 & 2
RIGHT REAR PASSENGER SWITCH TESTING

Switch Position Continuity Between Terminals No.
Neutral 3 & 7; 1 & 5; 2 & 6
Up 4 & 5; 2 & 6
Down 2 & 4; 1 & 5
Fig 1: Identifying Right Front & Left Rear Passenger Switch Terminals
G97B28184Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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