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Headlight Switch

Remove headlight switch. Check continuity or resistance between appropriate terminals with switch in specified position. See HEADLIGHT SWITCH TEST  table. See Fig 1 and Fig 2 . If continuity or resistance is not as specified, replace headlight switch.

HEADLIGHT SWITCH TEST

Switch Position Check Continuity Between Terminals No. Continuity
Autolamp Circuit
Off 7 & 8 No
Headlamp 7 & 8 No
Park Lamp 7 & 8 No
Autolamp On 7 & 8 Yes
Dome Light Circuit
Off 2 & 4 Yes
On 2 & 4 No
Headlight Circuit
Off 9 & 8 No
Park 9 & 8 No
Head 9 & 8 Yes
Autolamp On 9 & 8 No
Parking Lights Circuit
Off 11 & 12 No
Park 11 & 12 Yes
Head 11 & 12 Yes
Autolamp On 11 & 12 No
Fig 1: Identifying Headlight Switch Connector C205a Terminals
G00013158Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.
Fig 2: Identifying Headlight Switch Connector C205b Terminals
G00013159Courtesy of FORD MOTOR CO.