1998 Ford Taurus SHOFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Master Switch

NOTE: In wiring diagram, master switch connectors are labeled as C501 and C509. In master switch test, connector C501 is referred to as connector C2, and connector C509 is referred to as connector C1. Identification has been changed for test references only.

Remove master switch from vehicle. Measure resistance between specified terminals while operating switch. See MASTER 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.

MASTER SWITCH TESTING

Switch Position Continuity Between Terminals
Neutral C1-1, C1-3, C1-4, C1-6, C2-4, C2-5, C2-6 & C2-7
Lock-Out C1-2 & C2-3
Left Front
Up C1-2 & C1-7; C1-1 & C1-6
Down C1-2 & C1-6; C1-1 & C1-7
Right Front
Up C1-2 & C1-3; C1-1 & C1-4
Down C1-2 & C1-4; C1-1 & C1-3
Left Rear
Up C1-2 & C2-6; C1-1 & C2-7
Down C1-2 & C2-7; C1-1 & C2-6
Right Rear
Up C1-2 & C2-4; C1-1 & C2-5
Down C1-2 & C2-5; C1-1 & C2-4
Fig 1: Identifying Power Window Master Switch Terminals
G96H01338Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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