Safety Warning
DIY auto repair can cause serious injury, fire, or vehicle damage. These guides are for informational purposes only. Always follow OEM torque specs, wear PPE, and consult a certified mechanic if you are unsure. You are solely responsible for your safety.
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HOMESERVICE MANUALSPLYMOUTH1984HORIZON BASE, 1.6 AREPAIR AND DIAGNOSISEXTERNAL PAGESDIFFERENT CARSECTION 46 (WIPER/WASHER SYSTEMS - SEDAN)TESTINGINTERMITTENT WIPER SWITCH TEST
1984 Plymouth Horizon Base, 1.6 A
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 Plymouth Acclaim, 1994 Dodge Spirit, and 1994 Chrysler LeBaron. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
WARNING:
On vehicles equipped with air bag restraint system, use extreme caution when servicing to avoid personal injury and vehicle damage. See AIR BAG RESTRAINT SYSTEM
article in the ACCESSORIES/SAFETY EQUIPMENT Section before servicing steering wheel or column.
Disconnect intermittent wiper switch connector. Using an ohmmeter, test for continuity between specified switch terminals. See INTERMITTENT WIPER SWITCH CONTINUITY . See Fig 1 .
For test purposes, going clockwise:
- First is OFF position.
- Counterclockwise rotation is DELAY position.
- Next detent is LOW position.
- Full counterclockwise is HIGH position.
INTERMITTENT WIPER SWITCH CONTINUITY
| Switch Position | Continuity Between Terminals | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| OFF | 6 (BRN/WHT) & 7 (DK GRN/WHT) | ||
| DELAY (1) | 1 (WHT/BLK) & 2 (VIO); 1 (WHT/BLK) & 4 (DK BLU); | ||
| " | 2 (VIO) & 4 (DK BLU); 8 (DK GRN/YEL) & 9 (BRN/WHT) | ||
| LOW | 4 (DK BLU) & 6 (BRN/WHT) | ||
| HIGH | 4 (DK BLU) & 5 (RED/YEL) | ||
| WASH | 3 (BRN) & 4 (DK BLU) | ||
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When to See a Mechanic
Stop DIY work and contact a certified mechanic immediately if any of the following apply:
- • You smell fuel, burning insulation, or see smoke.
- • Brakes feel soft, pull hard to one side, or make grinding noises.
- • The engine overheats, stalls repeatedly, or misfires under load.
- • You are missing required tools, torque specs, or safe lifting equipment.
- • You are not confident in the next step or safety outcome.