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Schematic Reference: Power Window Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Power Door Systems Connector End Views

1

Did you review the Power Windows Description and Operation?

Go to Step 2

Go to Symptoms - Doors

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  2. Make sure the window lockout feature is not enabled.
  3. Verify that one or more of the passenger windows is inoperative.

Do the passenger windows operate properly?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections in Wiring Systems

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Disconnect the appropriate passenger window switch.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Probe the power window master switch lockout signal circuit of the appropriate passenger window switch with a test lamp that is connected to a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

  1. Connect a test lamp between the power window master switch up signal circuit of the appropriate passenger window switch and power window master switch down signal circuit of the appropriate passenger window switch.
  2. Activate the driver window switch to the UP and DOWN positions.

Does the test lamp illuminate in both positions?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 7

5

  1. Connect the appropriate passenger window switch.
  2. Disconnect the appropriate passenger window motor.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the power window motor up circuit of the appropriate passenger window motor and the power window motor down circuit of the appropriate passenger window motor.
  4. Activate the appropriate passenger window switch to the UP and DOWN positions.

Does the test lamp illuminate in both positions?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 8

6

Test the power window master switch lockout signal circuit of the appropriate passenger window switch for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 10

7

Test the appropriate power window master switch signal circuits of the appropriate passenger window switch for a short to voltage or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 10

8

Test the appropriate power window motor circuits of the appropriate passenger window motor for a short to voltage or an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 11

9

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the appropriate passenger window motor. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 12

10

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the driver window switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 13

11

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the appropriate passenger window switch. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 14

12

Replace the appropriate passenger window motor. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement or Rear Side Door Window Regulator Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

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13

Replace the driver window switch. Refer to Front Side Door Window Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

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14

Replace the appropriate passenger window switch. Refer to Front Side Door Window Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

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15

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you find and correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2