2001 Ford Explorer ChassisFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Power Window Single Switch

Remove suspect window switch. See POWER WINDOW SWITCHΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Check for continuity between terminals as specified while operating switch. See appropriate SWITCH TESTING table. If continuity does not exist as specified, replace switch. See Fig 1 or Fig 2 .

SWITCH TESTING (RIGHT FRONT & RIGHT REAR)

Switch Position Continuity Between Terminals No.
Neutral 1 & 2; 5 & 6
Up 2 & 4
Down 4 & 5
Switch Illumination 3 & 7
SWITCH TESTING (LEFT REAR)

Switch Position Continuity Between Terminals No.
Neutral 1 & 5; 2 & 6
Up 4 & 5
Down 2 & 4
Switch Illumination 3 & 7
Fig 1: Identifying Right Front & Left Rear Window Switch Terminals
G97B28184Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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