PT Cruiser L4-2.4L (2008)
Wiper Switch: Description and Operation
Description
DESCRIPTION
The right (wiper) multi-function switch is located on the right side of the steering column, just below the steering wheel. This switch is the primary
control for the front and rear wiper and washer systems. The only visible components of the switch are the control stalk (1), control knob (2) and control
sleeve (3) that extend through the steering column shrouds on the right side of the column. The remainder of the switch including its mounting
provisions and electrical connection are concealed beneath the shrouds.
The switch housing (3) and controls are constructed of molded black plastic. Each of the switch controls has white International Control and Display
Symbol graphics applied to it, which clearly identify its many functions. A screw through each of two mounts integral to the switch housing, one each at
the top and the bottom, secure the switch to the Steering Column Control Module (SCCM) (2). A single integral interface connector with nine terminal
pins is integral to the switch housing and connects the switch directly to the right (lighting) multi-function switch.
The right (wiper) multi-function switch provides the vehicle operator with a control interface for the following wiper and washer system functions:
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Continuous Front Wipers - The right multi-function switch control knob provides detent switching for two continuous front wipe modes, low
speed or high speed.
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Intermittent Front Wipers - The right multi-function switch control knob provides detent switching for the intermittent front wipe mode with
five minor detent delay interval positions.
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Front Wiper Mist Mode - The right multi-function switch control stalk includes momentary switching of the front wiper motor low speed circuit
to provide a mist mode features (sometimes referred to as pulse wipe), which allows the vehicle operator to momentarily operate the front wipers
for one or more complete cycles.
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Front Washer Mode - The right multi-function switch control stalk provides momentary switching for control of the front washer system
operation.
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Continuous Rear Wipers - The right multi-function switch control sleeve provides detent switching for a single continuous rear wiper mode.
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Intermittent Rear Wipe Mode - The right multi-function switch control sleeve provides detent switching for a single fixed interval intermittent
rear wiper mode.
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Rear Washer Mode - The right multi-function switch control sleeve provides two momentary switch positions for control of rear washer system
