Intermittent Wiper Switch Test

1984 Plymouth Horizon Base, 1.6 ASECTION Intermittent Wiper Switch Test
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 1994 Chrysler LeBaron. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
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Remove wiper switch from instrument panel. Using ohmmeter, check continuity between indicated switch terminals. See WIPER SWITCH CONTINUITYΒ  . See Fig 1 .

WIPER SWITCH CONTINUITY

Switch Position Continuity Between Terminals
OFF 8 (DK GRN/WHT) & 10 (BRN/WHT)
DELAY (1) 1 (BLK) & 9 (DK BLU)
LOW 9 (DK BLU) & 10 (BRN/WHT)
HIGH 9 (DK BLU) & 7 (RED/YEL)
(1) Resistance at maximum delay is 240,000-400,000 ohms. Resistance at minimum delay is 0-15 ohms with ohmmeter set on high-ohm scale.
Fig 1: Wiper Switch Connector Terminals (LeBaron Convertible)
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