Multifunction Switch

2007 Ford Escape Base, 2.3 Z, FWD, AutomaticSECTION Multifunction Switch
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2010 Mercury Mariner and 2010 Ford Escape. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.

The multifunction switch controls the various components (high beam headlamps, flash-to-pass, turn signal and windshield wiper) by grounding certain SJB  circuits and wiper motor circuits. When the SJB  detects the specific ground, it sends a voltage to the appropriate component to activate it. The SJB  controls the high beam headlamps, the flash-to-pass and the turn signals. The high beam headlamp and the turn signal portion are normally open switches that close when activated. The flash-to-pass switch is a momentary contact switch that grounds the SJB  high beam headlamp circuit. The windshield wipe and wash functions are controlled directly by the multifunction switch, wiper and washer motor.

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