1997 Ford Probe Base, AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Passenger Switch

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Remove passenger switch. Measure resistance between terminals as specified while operating switch. See PASSENGER SWITCH TESTING TABLE. If resistance is greater than 5 ohms, replace switch. DO NOT check resistance between terminals not specified. See Fig 1 .

PASSENGER SWITCH TESTING

Switch Position Continuity Between Terminals No.
Neutral 2 & 3; 6 & 7; 1 & 5
Up 4 & 6; 1 & 3
Down 3 & 4; 1 & 6
Fig 1: Passenger Switch Test Terminals
G97J28190Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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