2001 Ford Escape 3.0 1, FWDFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Master Window/Door Lock/Unlock Switch

Remove master window/door lock/unlock switch. Check continuity between master window/door lock/unlock switch specified terminals while operating switch in appropriate position. See MASTER WINDOW/DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH TESTINGΒ  table. See Fig 1 . If continuity is not as specified, replace master window/door lock/unlock switch.

MASTER WINDOW/DOOR LOCK/UNLOCK SWITCH TESTING

Switch Position Continuity Between Terminals No.
Left Front
Up 4 & 8
Down 8 & 9
Right Front
Up 2 & 8
Down 1 & 8
Left Rear
Up 8 & 11
Down 8 & 10
Right Rear
Up 7 & 8
Down 6 & 8
Fig 1: Identifying Master Window/Door Lock/Unlock Switch Terminals
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