Normal Operation
WARNING: This page is about a different car, the 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis and 2006 Ford Crown Victoria. However, it is still accessible from the selected car via links, so may be relevant.
When the wash function is selected by the operator, the multi-function switch grounds circuit 680 (LB/OG) to the windshield wiper motor. The windshield wiper motor interprets this ground signal and energizes the internal washer relay. Voltage is sent to the washer pump from the windshield wiper motor through circuit 941 (BK/WH). The windshield washer pump motor is grounded through circuit 57 (BK). The multi-function switch is grounded through circuit 57 (BK).