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LH Window Inoperative

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

DEFINITION: The LH window does not operate UP or DOWN from the LH window switch.

1

Were you sent here from the Power Door Systems Diagnostic System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Power Door Systems

2

Inspect the LH window regulator for mechanical malfunctions (binding, obstructions, etc.).

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Step 3

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  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Select LH DCM display DTC function on the scan tool.

Does the scan tool display DTC B2202, B2204, or B2274 as history?

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Go to Diagnostic Trouble Code (DTC) List/Type

Go to Step 4

4

With a scan tool, command the LH DCM to operate the LH window UP and DOWN.

Does the LH window operate UP and DOWN with each command?

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Go to Step 5

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition.
  2. Disconnect the LH window motor connector.
  3. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  4. Connect a test lamp between both LH window motor control circuits
  5. With a scan tool, command the LH DCM to operate the LH window UP and DOWN.

Does the test lamp turn ON and OFF with each command?

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  1. Activate the LH window up switch.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the Driver Window Up Switch parameter in the LH DCM data list.

Does the Driver Window Up Switch parameter change state?

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Go to Step 9

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  1. Activate the LH window down switch.
  2. With a scan tool, observe the Driver Window Down Switch parameter in the LH DCM data list.

Does the Driver Window Down Switch parameter change state?

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Go to Step 10

8

Test the LH window motor control circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 12

9

Test the LH window up switch signal and ground circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 13

10

Test the LH window down switch signal and ground circuit for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

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Go to Step 14

Go to Step 13

11

Replace the LH window motor. Refer to Door Window Regulator Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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12

Replace the LH DCM. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

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Go to Step 14

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13

Replace the LH door switch. Refer to Front Door Switch Replacement .lllllllllllllllll

Did you complete the replacement?

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Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

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System OK

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