Component testing procedure

2009 Ford Ranger 2D Pickup, 2.3 D, AutomaticSECTION Component testing procedure
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MULTIFUNCTION SWITCH, WIPER/WASHER PORTION - COMPONENT TESTING

Circuit to test Connect self-powered test light or ohmmeter to terminals Move switch to these positions A good switch will indicate
Front washer switch circuit 5 and 6 Front washer Closed circuit
Off Open circuit
Front wiper switch circuit 1 and 6 Off Open circuit
Low Closed circuit
High
4 and 6 Off Open circuit
Low
High Closed circuit
2 and 6 Off Open circuit
Low Closed circuit
High
Intermittent wiper circuit front 1 and 6 Interval 1 Closed circuit
Interval 2
Interval 3 Open circuit
Interval 4
Interval 5
3 and 6 Interval 1 Open circuit
Interval 2 Closed circuit
Interval 3
Interval 4
Interval 5 Open circuit
2 and 6 Interval 1 Open circuit
Interval 2
Interval 3
Interval 4 Closed circuit
Interval 5
RENDER: 1.0x

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