Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
1997 Ford Probe Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Single Switches
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1997 Lincoln Continental. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
- Each single switch contains a relay. To test switch, power and ground must be applied to switch relay. Using jumper wires, apply battery voltage to switch terminal C2-3 and ground to terminal C1-4. See Fig 1 .
- Remove switch from door. See WINDOW SWITCH under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Using an ohmmeter, check for continuity between indicated terminals with switch in appropriate position. See Fig 1 . See SINGLE SWITCH TESTING TABLE. If continuity is not as specified, replace power window switch(es).
SINGLE SWITCH TESTING
| Switch Position | Continuity Between Connector-Terminals No. | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Neutral | C1-2, C1-3 & C1-4 | ||
| Neutral | C2-1, C2-4 & (1) C1-4 | ||
| Up | C1-3 & C1-1 | ||
| Neutral | C1-2 & C1-4 | ||
| Down | C1-3 & C1-4 | ||
| Neutral | C1-1 & C1-2 | ||
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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.