Seat Control Switch

1998 Mercury Mountaineer 5.0 P, AWDSECTION Seat Control Switch
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Remove seat control switch and disconnect harness connector. Measure resistance between seat control switch terminals with switch in appropriate position. See the SEAT CONTROL SWITCH RESISTANCEΒ  table. See Fig 1 . If resistance is not as specified, replace seat control switch.

SEAT CONTROL SWITCH RESISTANCE

Switch Position Terminals No. Resistance: Ohms
Neutral (1) 2 & 4 Greater Than 5
Entire Seat Down 1, 7 & 8; 3, 4 & 6 Less Than 5
Entire Seat Up 1, 4 & 6; 3, 7 & 8 Less Than 5
Forward 1 & 2; 3 & 5 Less Than 5
Rearward 1 & 5; 2 & 3 Less Than 5
Front Down 1 & 8; 3 & 6 Less Than 5
Front Up 1 & 6; 3 & 8 Less Than 5
Rear Down 1 & 7; 3 & 4 Less Than 5
Rear Up 1 & 4; 3 & 7 Less Than 5
(1) Resistance between terminal No. 4 and all other terminals except terminal No. 2 should be less than 5 ohms.
Fig 1: Seat Control Switch Terminals
G98A01580Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
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