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Step

Action

Value(s)

Yes

No

1

  1. Disconnect the LF window regulator motor.
  2. Probe with a test light, the LF window regulator motor harness connector between terminal A and terminal B.
  3. Turn the ignition switch on.
  4. Press the LF window switch up and down.

Is the test light on in both cases?

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Go to Step 15

Go to Step 2

2

  1. Disconnect the LF window switch connector C1.
  2. With a DMM, check circuit 165 for continuity between the LF window switch harness connector C1 terminal D and the LF window regulator motor harness connector terminal A.

Is there continuity in circuit 165?

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Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Using a test light, probe between the LF window switch harness connector C1 terminal D and ground.

Is the test light on?

--

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

4

Repair poor connection or open in circuit 165.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Power Windows System Check

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5

Repair short to B+ on circuit 165.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Power Windows System Check

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6

Using a test light, probe between B+ and the LF window switch harness connector C1 terminal D.

Is the test light on?

--

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 8

7

Repair short to ground in circuit 165.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Power Windows System Check

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8

With a DMM, check circuit 164 for continuity between the LF window switch harness connector C1 terminal E and the LF window regulator motor harness connector terminal B.

Is there continuity in circuit 165?

--

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 9

9

Repair poor connection or open in circuit 164.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Power Windows System Check

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10

Using a test light, probe between the LF window switch harness connector C1 terminal E and ground.

Is the test light on?

--

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 12

11

Repair short to B+ on circuit 164.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Power Windows System Check

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12

Using a test light, probe between B+ and the LF window switch harness connector C1 terminal E.

Is the test light on?

--

Go to Step 13

Go to Step 14

13

Repair short to ground in circuit 164.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Power Windows System Check

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14

Replace the LF window switch. Refer to Door Lock and Side Window and Outside Rearview Mirror Remote Control Switch Replacement for service procedure.

Is the repair complete?

--

Go to Power Windows System Check

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15

Replace the LF window regulator. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement for service procedure.

Is the repair complete?

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Go to Power Windows System Check

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