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Power Window Inoperative - Left Side Buick

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Power Windows System Check?

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Go to Step 2

Go to Power Windows System Check

2
  1. Disconnect the power window control module connector.
  2. Place the ignition switch in the RUN position.
  3. Use a digital multimeter (DMM) in order to backprobe the power window control module between terminal A (BRN) and ground.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

10-15 V

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3
  1. Connect a DMM between the power window control module connector terminal B (GRY) and ground.
  2. Put the left front window down using the LH front door lock/window switch.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

10-15 V

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

4

Repair an open in CKT 141 (BRN). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Power Windows System Check

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5
  1. Connect a DMM between the power window control module connector terminal C (DK BLU) and ground.
  2. Use the LH front door lock/window switch to put the left front power window up.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

10-15 V

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 7

6

Test for an open or a short to ground in CKT 1136 (GRY).

Did you find a condition?

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Go to Step 8

Go to Step 10

7

Test for an open or a short to ground in CKT 164 (DK BLU).

Did you find a condition?

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Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

8

Repair the open or the short to ground in CKT 1136 (GRY). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

--

Go to Power Windows System Check

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9

Repair the open or the short to ground in CKT 164 (DK BLU). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

--

Go to Power Windows System Check

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10

Replace the LH front door lock/window switch. Refer to Door Lock and Side Window Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Power Windows System Check

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11

Connect a fuse jumper between the power window control module terminal A (BRN) and terminal D (BRN).

Does the LH front power window motor operate?

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Go to Step 12

Go to Step 13

12
  1. Connect a fuse jumper between the power window control module terminal D (BRN) and ground.
  2. Press the left front window UP switch on the LH front door lock/window switch.

Does the LH front power window motor operate?

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Go to Step 16

Go to Step 15

13

Test for an open or a short to ground in CKT 165 (BRN).

Did you find a condition?

--

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 15

14

Repair the open or the short to ground in CKT 165 (BRN). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Power Windows System Check

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15

Replace the LH front power window motor. Refer to Power Window Motor Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Power Windows System Check

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16

Replace the power window control module. Refer to Front Side Door Window Module Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Power Windows System Check

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Power Window Inoperative - Left Side Oldsmobile

Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

Did you perform the Power Windows System Check?

--

Go to Step 2

Go to Power Windows System Check

2
  1. Disconnect the power window control module connector.
  2. Turn the ignition switch to the RUN position.
  3. Connect a digital multimeter (DMM) between the power window module connector terminal A (BRN) and ground.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

10-15 V

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3
  1. Connect a DMM between the power window control module connector terminal B (GRY) and ground.
  2. Press the left window DOWN switch at the LH front power window switch.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

10-15 V

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

4

Repair an open in CKT 141. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

--

Go to Power Windows System Check

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5
  1. Disconnect the LH front power window motor connector.
  2. Connect a DMM between the power window module connector terminal C (DK BLU) and ground.
  3. Press the left window UP switch at the left front door power window switch.

Does the voltage measure within the specified range?

10-15 V

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 7

6

Test for an open or a short to ground in CKT 1136 (GRY).

Is there an open or a short to ground in CKT 1136?

--

Go to Step 8

Go to Step 10

7

Test for an open or a short to ground in CKT 164 (DK BLU).

Is there an open or a short to ground in CKT 164?

--

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

8

Repair the open or the short to ground in CKT 1136 (GRY). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

--

Go to Power Windows System Check

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9

Repair the open or the short to ground in CKT 164 (DK BLU). Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

--

Go to Power Windows System Check

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10

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

Did you complete the repair?

--

Go to Power Windows System Check

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11

Connect a fused jumper between the power window control module terminal A and terminal D.

Does the left front power window motor operate?

--

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 13

12
  1. Connect a fused jumper between the power window control module terminal D and ground.
  2. Press the left front window UP switch at the left front door power window switch.

Does the left front power window motor operate?

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Go to Step 16

Go to Step 15

13

Test for an open or a short to ground in CKT 165 (BRN).

Is there an open or a short to ground in CKT 165?

--

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 15

14

Repair the open or the short to ground in CKT 165. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Power Windows System Check

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15

Replace the LH front power window motor. Refer to Power Window Motor Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Power Windows System Check

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16

Replace the power window control module. Refer to Front Side Door Window Module Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

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Go to Power Windows System Check

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