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Circuit Breaker

Circuit breaker is located in wiper control switch. All pin terminal switches have a circuit breaker rating of 8.25 amps and all blade terminal switches have a rating of 7 amps. Test circuit breaker as follows:

  1. Before connecting tester leads as shown in illustration, short tester leads together and adjust current draw until it equals circuit breaker rating. Connect switch to tester and leave switch connected for ten minutes. Current reading should remain at rated current. If circuit breaker opens during the ten minutes, replace wiper switch assembly.
  2. Short tester leads together and adjust current draw until it is twice rated current. Connect switch to tester and current reading on ammeter should drop to zero within 30 seconds. If it takes longer than 30 seconds for breaker to open, replace wiper switch assembly.
Fig 1: CIRCUIT BREAKER TEST
G09324333Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.