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.
2000 Ford ZX2 AutomaticFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE
Component Testing Procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2005 Mercury Montego, 2005 Ford Freestyle, and 2005 Ford Five Hundred. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, WIPER/WASHER PORTION - COMPONENT TESTING (1 OF 2)
| Circuit to test | Connect self-powered test light or ohmmeter to terminals | Move switch to these positions | A good switch will indicate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Washer switch circuit | 5 and 2 | Washer switch depressed | Closed circuit |
| Wiper switch circuit | 4 and 2 | Off | Open circuit |
| High | Closed circuit | ||
| Low | Open circuit | ||
| 6 and 2 | Off | Open circuit | |
| High | Closed circuit | ||
| Low | Closed circuit | ||
| 12 and 2 | Off | Open circuit | |
| High | Closed circuit | ||
| Low | Closed circuit |
MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, WIPER/WASHER PORTION - COMPONENT TESTING (2 OF 2)
| Circuit to test | Connect self-powered test light or ohmmeter to terminals | Move switch to these positions | A good switch will indicate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wiper switch circuit (rear wiper) | 8 and 7 | Interval 1 | Closed circuit |
| 10 and 7 | Open circuit | ||
| 8 and 7 | Interval 2 | Closed circuit | |
| 10 and 7 | Closed circuit | ||
| Intermittent wiper circuit | 1 and 2 | Interval 1 | Open circuit |
| Interval 2 | Closed circuit | ||
| Interval 3 | Closed circuit | ||
| Interval 4 | Closed circuit | ||
| Interval 5 | Closed circuit | ||
| 6 and 2 | Interval 1 | Closed circuit | |
| Interval 2 | Closed circuit | ||
| Interval 3 | Open circuit | ||
| Interval 4 | Open circuit | ||
| Interval 5 | Open circuit | ||
| 12 and 2 | Interval 1 | Open circuit | |
| Interval 2 | Open circuit | ||
| Interval 3 | Open circuit | ||
| Interval 4 | Closed circuit | ||
| Interval 5 | Closed circuit | ||
| Mist Circuit | 6 and 2, 12 and 2 | Mist | Closed circuit |
| Mist Circuit (rear wiper) | 8 and 7 | Rear washer | Open circuit |
| 10 and 7 | Rear washer | Closed circuit |
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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.
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