Memory Switch

1998 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 P, AWDSECTION Memory Switch
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Remove memory switch and disconnect harness connector. Measure resistance between appropriate memory switch terminals with switch in each position. See the MEMORY SWITCH RESISTANCEΒ  table. See Fig 1 . If resistance is not as specified, replace memory switch.

MEMORY SWITCH RESISTANCE

Switch Position Terminals No. Resistance: Ohms
Neutral (1) 1 & 6 Greater Than 10,000
SET 1 & 6 Less Than 5
MEM 1 4 & 6 Less Than 5
MEM 2 3 & 6 Less Than 5
(1) Between terminals No. 8 and 9, the resistance should be infinite. When ohmmeter leads are reversed, resistance should be low resistance.
Fig 1: Identifying Memory Switch Terminals
G96J31343Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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