Component testing procedure

2009 Mercury Mountaineer 4.6 8, RWDSECTION Component testing procedure
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2009 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2009 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
COMPONENT TESTING PROCEDURE

Circuit to test Connect self-powered test light or ohmmeter to terminals Move switch to these positions A good switch will indicate
Power and Ground Checks before any other tests 10 and 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 Rest Open circuit
6 and 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 7, 8, 9 Rest Closed circuit
Front height circuit 10 and 1
6 and 7
Up Closed circuit
10 and 7
6 and 1
Down Closed circuit
Rear height circuit 10 and 4
6 and 5
Up Closed circuit
10 and 5
6 and 4
Down Closed circuit
Forward/rearward circuit 10 and 8
6 and 9
Rearward Closed circuit
10 and 9
6 and 8
Forward Closed circuit
Backrest circuit 10 and 3
6 and 2
Rearward Closed circuit
10 and 2
6 and 3
Forward Closed circuit
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  • β€’ You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
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