2001 Ford Windstar BaseFACTORY OEM SERVICE PROCEDURE

Power Mirror Control Switch

Remove power mirror control switch. See POWER MIRROR CONTROL SWITCHΒ  under REMOVAL & INSTALLATION. Measure resistance between specified terminals while operating switch in appropriate direction. See POWER MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH TESTΒ  table. See Figure . Resistance in all tests should be less than 5 ohms. If resistance is not as specified, replace power mirror control switch.

POWER MIRROR CONTROL SWITCH TEST

Switch Position Continuity Between Terminals No.
Driver's Mirror
Up 1 & 7; 5 & 6
Down 1 & 6; 5 & 7
Left 1 & 6; 4 & 5
Right 1 & 4; 5 & 6
Passenger's Mirror
Up 1 & 8; 5 & 6
Down 1 & 6; 5 & 8
Left 1 & 3; 5 & 6
Right 1 & 6; 3 & 5
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