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Object Number: 576286  Size: LF

Circuit Description

The switch that set this DTC, and its circuits, are built into the LH Front Power Window Switch assembly. When the right rear window switch is operated from the LH front power window switch assembly , the assembly, which contains an internal microprocessor, processes the switch input and then reports the switch activity in the form of an SBI message to the driver door module. If conditions are correct for window operation to occur, the driver door module sends a SBI message to the right rear door module to operate the window. The actual diagnostic software program for DTC B3482 is contained in the driver door module and the diagnostic is run no less than once every 300 milliseconds. Problems involving the door modules or the SBI may set other DTCs and affect the operation of the power door locks and the outside rear view mirrors.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

If the driver door module detects that the SBI messages from the LH front power window switch assembly show that the right rear window switch has been in the Express Down position for 15 continuous seconds, this DTC will be set current. This diagnostic will not run if either DTC B1982 (Battery Voltage High) or B1983 (Battery Voltage Low) are current.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

This DTC is dynamic, and as such, is current only while the problem is present. While this DTC is current, the driver door module will ignore the actuation of the right rear window switch.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • This DTC will set from current to history when the right rear window Express Down input cycles off or the power mode changes from OFF to RUN.
    •  The history DTC will clear after 50 ignition cycles.
    • Use the On-Board clearing DTC feature.
    • Use a scan tool.

Diagnostic Aids

    •  A history DTC is evidence of a intermittent problem.
    • DTC B2217 may also be set in conjunction with DTC B3482.
    • If DTC B3482 is current, cycle the ignition switch from OFF to RUN. If this DTC is still current, perform the following diagnostic.

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table:

  1. Perform the Power Door Diagnostic System Check prior to continuing the diagnosis of this DTC.

  2. This repair procedure requires power window switch replacement.

  3. Clear all DTCs following repair procedure completion.

DTC B3482 -- RR Window Express Down Circuit Low

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform Diagnostic System Check - Power Door Systems ?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Power Door Systems

2

Replace the LH front power window switch. Refer to Front Door Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Step 3

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3

  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
  2. Reconnect or reinstall any connectors or components that were disconnected or removed.
  3. Turn ON the ignition switch.
  4. Clear any DTCs. Refer to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) Clearing.

Are all DTCs cleared?

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Go to Diagnostic System Check - Power Door Systems

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