Switch Test

1982 Mercury Colony Park V8-302 5.0L VIN F 2-bblSECTION Switch Test

Fig. 20 Rear wiper switch continuity test. Escort & Lynx:




Fig. 21 Rear wiper switch continuity test. Tempo & Topaz:




Fig. 22 Rear wiper switch continuity test. Exc. Escort & Lynx:





1. Remove wiper switch from instrument panel.
2. Check continuity between all switch terminals in each switch position, using a self-powered test lamp or ohmmeter.
3. If continuity is not as specified, Figs. 20, 21 and 22 switch is defective.





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