Single Switch

1996 Mercury Sable LS, 4D Sedan, 3.0 SSECTION Single Switch

Remove single switch from vehicle. Measure resistance between specified terminals while operating switch. See SINGLE SWITCH TESTING table. See Fig 1 . Replace switch if resistance between specified terminals is greater than 5 ohms. DO NOT  check resistance between terminals not specified.

SINGLE SWITCH TESTING

Switch Position Continuity Between Terminals
Neutral 2 & 3; 6 & 7
Up 2 & 3; 4 & 6
Down 3 & 4; 6 & 7
Fig 1: Power Window Single Switch Terminal ID (Sable & Taurus)
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  • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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