Rain Tracker Model: RT-50
Vehicle-Specific Installation Instructions
These instructions apply to these vehicles, which all have similar wiper systems:
FORD-TRUCK ESCAPE 01 - 07
MERCURY MARINER 05 - 07
Wiring Diagrams and Drawings:
2001 Ford Escape- also for vehicles with similar wiper systems
RT-50 - HSS (Hot Side Switching)- Included with product
Troubleshooting procedure. Print out if needed.
Wire colors used in this vehicle:
+12V - WHT/BLK
GROUND - BLK
FAST - DK-BLU/ORN
SLOW - BLK/PNK
Special Rain Tracker Installation Notes for this vehicle:
Write the wire colors of the vehicle on the HSS drawing, and follow that
when you wire up the Rain Tracker. Use the factory drawing as a reference
to help you find the wires.
All wires except ground are available coming from the wiper
switch. They can usually be accessed by removing one or
two access panels (Kick Panels.)
Ground is availble from the rear wiper switch as a black wire.
If this is not available, find a suitable screw or bolt on the
metal chassis of the vehicle for the Rain Tracker ground.
Be sure to scrape away paint as needed for a good connection.
An alternative source for
ground is the cigarette lighter. (This can also be an alternative
source of +12V power for some applications as well.)
Note: the ground color for the wiper motor is BLK-ORN, but this
is not available at the switch.
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Vehicle data file name: ford_truck_escape_01-07.veh
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