1998 Ford Ranger EVFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Power Window Single Switch

Remove single switch from vehicle. See POWER WINDOW SWITCHΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Measure resistance between specified terminals while operating switch. See SINGLE SWITCH TESTINGΒ  table. See Fig 1. Replace switch if resistance between specified terminals is greater than 5 ohms. DO NOTΒ  check resistance between terminals not specified.

SINGLE SWITCH TESTING

Switch Position Continuity Between Terminals No.
Neutral 1 & 2; 4 & 5
Up 1 & 3; 4 & 5
Down 3 & 5; 1 & 2
Fig 1: Identifying Power Window Single Switch Terminals
G97I28181Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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