Intermittent Wiper Switch Test

1984 Plymouth Horizon Base, 1.6 ASECTION Intermittent Wiper Switch Test
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Disconnect the intermittent wiper switch connector. Using an ohmmeter, test for continuity between specified switch terminals. Refer to INTERMITTENT WIPER SWITCH CONTINUITYΒ  . See Fig 1 .

For test purposes, going clockwise, perform the following:

  • 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)
DELAY (1) 1 (WHT/BLK) & 2 (VIO); 1 (WHT/BLK) & 4 (DK BLU);
" 2 (VIO) & 4 (DK BLU); 8 (DK GRN/WHT) & 9 (BRN/WHT)
LOW 4 (DK BLU) & 6 (BRN/WHT)
HIGH 4 (DK BLU) & 5 (RED/YEL)
WASH 3 (BRN) & 4 (DK BLU)
(1) Resistance at maximum delay is 210,000-390,000 ohms. Resistance at minimum delay is zero, with ohmmeter set on high ohm scale.
Fig 1: Identifying Multifunction Switch Connector Pins
G91E09309Courtesy of CHRYSLER CORP.
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