How to fix Ford Explorer 2001 , electrical components windshield wipers , heater , dome light aren't working . How do you reset computer ? Or do you have a better answer ? Thanks very much

Hello. It seems your Ford has a faulty master switch in the door panels (for the windows), a faulty door jamb switches (for the dome light), a malfunctioning multifunction switch (for the turn signal/windshield wipers). Good luck and keep me informed; if you want to.

windshield work ??? windshield wipers ??? Do you know how to test automotive electrical circuits using wiring diagrams and a DVOM - digital volt ohm meter ?
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Free wiring diagrams here http://www.bbbind.com/free-tsb Enter vehicle info. Year , make , model an engine size. Under system click on body & accessories .Then under subsystem click on wipers / washers . Click the search button then the blue link. Looking at the diagrams I see the switch is an input to the central timer module / GEM The electronic module energizes relays to turn on the wipers . Then switch to lighting under system then courtesy lamps .

Have the GEM module scanned to verify proper operation.

WOW that is strange. Get your self a test light or a cheap multimeter. Take the + wire off at the wiper motor and check if you have voltage / power. If you do then the problem is with the wiper motor if you don't it is the wiring or the switch. I know, not a complete solution but it cuts your problem in half :)

Good Luck

You need to check your Fuses.. It sounds like you blew a fuse that controls Those Items..

replace the dome fuse.

i just had the same problem with my f 150 ( 1999), my wipers, washer fluid pump, dome light, door chime stopped, I went thur the manuals, Checked appropated fuses, even changed wiper motor, (nothing worked) out of much internet checking, talking to mechanics, I got frustrated, I started pulling all the fuses under the dash,, I pulled # 15 ,a 5 amp fuse, which has nothing to do with the wipers eletronics, it was a good fuse, when i put it back in, everything came back and working fine. nearest i can figure it was either loose or a dirty contact.

#15 fuse (5 amps) on my box is for : stop lamp switch,( speed control,brake shift interlock,ABS, pcm module inputs.gem module,RABS test connector)
this was just blind luck, maybe it will help you.

These systems are controlled by the Generic Electronic Module (GEM), have a self test run on the system by Kragen, it is free, post codes here.

The Generic electronic Module controls the windshield wipers, this system controls all the electrical items like windows door ajar warning and so on. You need to have the GEM quick tested to determine the area to look for the fault, it is very rare for the GEM to fail, the most ccommon cause is the W/S wiper switch, and next the motor's internal contacts that switch it on, or the motor itself, get the Generic Electronic Module (GEM) tested with a scanner and then get back to me with the fault codes, if I was to guess a part it would be the wiper switch it is fairly expensive so it's better to test first then replace parts after pin-point tests of components and wiring are complete and you can be sure with little room for error what is causing the problem.

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