Component Testing Procedure

2005 Ford Taurus SEL, 4D SedanSECTION Component Testing Procedure
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LIGHT SWITCH COMPONENT TESTING

Circuit to test Connect self-powered test light or ohmmeter to terminals Move switch to these positions A good switch will indicate
Turn signal  6 and 7 Left turn Open circuit
8 and 7 Left turn Closed circuit
8 and 7 Right turn Open circuit
6 and 7 Right turn Closed circuit
Headlamp  13 and 10 Autolamps Open circuit
Off Open circuit
Park Open circuit
Head Closed circuit
Park lamps  12 and 10 Autolamps Open circuit
Off Open circuit
Park Closed circuit
Head Closed circuit
Autolamps  14 and 10 Autolamps Closed circuit
Off Open circuit
Park Open circuit
Head Open circuit
High beam  2 and 10 High beam Closed circuit
Flash-to-pass Closed circuit
Low beam Open circuit
Flash-to-pass  1 and 10 High beam Open circuit
Flash-to-pass Closed circuit
Low beam Open circuit
RENDER: 1.0x

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  • 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.
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