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Power Windows Malfunction Driver and Front Passenger

Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Driver Window Switch Igniton

1

1

--

--

Passenger Window Switch Igniton

2

2

--

--

Driver Window Motor Control

1

1

1

--

Passenger Window Motor Control

2

2

2

--

Driver Window Switch Ground

--

1, 2

1, 2

--

1. Driver Window Inoperative

2. Passenger Window Inoperative

Circuit/System Description

When the ignition switch is in the RUN or ACCY position and the driver or passenger window switch is pressed in the down position, voltage is applied to the appropriate window motor causing that window to open. When the driver or passenger window switch is pulled in the up position, voltage is applied to the appropriate window motor in the opposite direction causing that window to close.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Moveable Window Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Power Windows Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Circuit/System Verification

  1. Ignition ON, command the driver window UP and DOWN using the driver window switch. The driver window should perform the UP and DOWN functions.
  2. If the driver window does not perform the UP/DOWN function, refer to Driver Window Malfunction.
  3. Command the passenger window UP and DOWN using the RF window switch on the driver master control and the passenger door window switch. The passenger window should perform the UP and DOWN functions from each switch.
  4. If the passenger window does not perform the UP/DOWN function, refer to Front Passenger Window Malfunction.
  5. Command the express down of the driver door window by pressing the driver window switch past the first detent and releasing. The driver window should perform the express down function.
  6. If the driver window does not perform as specified, replace the driver window switch.

Circuit/System Testing

Driver Window Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the driver window switch.
  2. Test for less than 1 ohm between the ground circuit terminal F and ground.
  3. If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  4. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal C and ground.
  5. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  6. Ignition OFF, connect the harness connector at the driver window switch and disconnect the harness connector at the driver window motor.
  7. Test for less than 1 ohm between the control circuit terminal B and ground.
  8. If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the driver window switch.
  9. Test for less than 1 ohm between the control circuit terminal A and ground.
  10. If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the driver window switch.
  11. Connect a test lamp between control circuit terminal B and control circuit terminal A.
  12. Ignition ON, command the driver door window UP and DOWN using the driver window switch. The test lamp should illuminate when commanding the UP and DOWN states.
  13. If the test lamp does not illuminate during either of the commands, test both control circuits for a short to ground. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the driver window switch.
  14. If all circuits tests normal, test or replace the driver window motor.

Front Passenger Window Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the front passenger window switch.
  2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal A and ground.
  3. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for an open/high resistance.
  4. Ignition OFF, test for less than 1 ohm between the control circuit terminal H and ground.
  5. If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the driver window switch.
  6. Test for less than 1 ohm between the control circuit terminal D and ground.
  7. If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the driver window switch.
  8. Connect a test lamp between control circuit terminal H and control circuit terminal D.
  9. Ignition ON, command the front passenger door window UP and DOWN by using the RF window switch on the driver master control. The test lamp should illuminate when commanding the UP and DOWN states.
  10. If the test lamp does not illuminate during either of the commands, test both control circuits for a short to ground. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the driver window switch.
  11. Ignition OFF, connect the harness connector at the front passenger window switch and disconnect the harness connector at the front passenger window motor.
  12. Test for less than 1 ohm between the control circuit terminal A and ground.
  13. If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the front passenger window switch.
  14. Test for less than 1 ohm between the control circuit terminal B and ground.
  15. If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the front passenger window switch.
  16. Connect a test lamp between control circuit terminal B and control circuit terminal A.
  17. Ignition ON, command the front passenger door window UP and DOWN using the passenger window switch. The test lamp should illuminate when commanding the UP and DOWN states.
  18. If the test lamp does not illuminate during either of the commands, test for a short to ground on either control circuit. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the front passenger window switch.
  19. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the front passenger window motor.

Component Testing

Driver Window Switch

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the driver window switch.
  2. Test for infinite resistance between the control terminals A and D and the ignition terminal C with the RF window switch in the inactive position.
  3. If not the specified value, replace the driver window switch.
  4. Test for less than 2 ohms between the control terminal A and the ignition terminal C with the RF window switch in the up position.
  5. If greater than the specified range, replace the driver window switch.
  6. Test for less than 2 ohms between the control terminal D and the ignition terminal C with the RF window switch in the down position.
  7. If greater than the specified range, replace the driver window switch.
  8. Test for infinite resistance between the control terminals G and H and the ignition terminal C with the driver window switch in the inactive position.
  9. If not the specified value, replace the driver window switch.
  10. Test for less than 2 ohms between the control terminal G and the ignition terminal C with the driver window switch in the up position.
  11. If greater than the specified range, replace the driver window switch.
  12. Test for less than 2 ohms between the control terminal H and the ignition terminal C with the driver window switch in the down position.
  13. If greater than the specified range, replace the driver window switch.

Passenger Window Switch

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the passenger window switch.
  2. Test for infinite resistance between the control terminals F and G and the ignition terminal A with the switch in the inactive position.
  3. If not the specified value, replace the passenger window switch.
  4. Test for less than 2 ohms between the control terminal G and the ignition terminal A with the switch in the up position.
  5. If greater than the specified range, replace the passenger window switch.
  6. Test for less than 2 ohms between the control terminal F and the ignition terminal A with the switch in the down position.
  7. If greater than the specified range, replace the passenger window switch.

Window Motor

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate window motor.
  2. Install a 30-amp fused jumper wire between the control terminal A and 12 volts. Momentarily install a jumper wire between the control terminal B and ground. The window motor should perform the UP or DOWN function
  3. If the function does not perform as specified, replace the window motor.
  4. Reverse the jumper wires; the window motor should perform the DOWN or UP function.
  5. If the function does not perform as specified, replace the window motor.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Front Side Door Window Switch Replacement - Left Side
    •  Front Side Door Window Switch Replacement - Right Side
    •  Front Side Door Window Regulator Motor Replacement

Power Windows Malfunction Express Down Malfunction

Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Driver Power Window Switch Ground Circuit

--

1, 2

1, 2

--

Driver Power Window Switch Supply Voltage

1, 2

1, 2

--

--

1. Window will not roll UP

2. Window will not roll DOWN

Circuit/System Description

When the drive power window switch is pressed momentarily in the down position past the first detent, the window will express down to the full open position when the switch is released. To cancel the express down operation, momentarily press the driver power window to the up position.

Diagnostic Aids

    • The drivers power window switch is closed to ground in the rest position on both window terminals. When the switch is engaged one of the circuits switches to power completing the circuit.
    • The power window actuators are bi-directional.
    • The power window actuators have a time out circuit, which will open the circuit after power is supplied for more than 30 seconds.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Moveable Window Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Power Windows Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, observe the drivers window, while pressing and releasing the down switch for the drivers window. The window should roll completely down on command.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition ON, command the driver window UP and DOWN by pressing down and pulling up on the driver window switch. The driver window should roll down and up as commanded.
  2. If the driver window fails to roll down or up, refer to Power Windows Malfunction - Power Window Malfunction in Symptoms.
  3. Press AUTO past the first detent on the driver window switch and release, the driver window should roll completely down.
  4. If the window fails to roll completely down, test or replace the driver window switch.

Component Testing

Driver Window Switch

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the driver window switch.
  2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminals G and H and the B+ circuit terminal C with the driver window switch in the INACTIVE position.
  3. If less than infinite resistance, replace the driver window switch.
  4. Test for less than 2 ohms of resistance between the signal terminal G and the B+ circuit terminal C with the driver window switch in the UP position.
  5. If greater than 2 ohms, replace the driver window switch.
  6. Test for less than 2 ohms of resistance between the signal terminal H and the B+ circuit terminal C with the driver window switch in the DOWN position.
  7. If greater than 2 ohms, replace the driver window switch

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Front Side Door Window Switch Replacement - Left Side
    •  Front Side Door Window Regulator Motor Replacement

Power Windows Malfunction Rear Quarter Window Malfunction

Diagnostic Instructions

    • Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure.
    • Review Strategy Based Diagnosis for an overview of the diagnostic approach.
    •  Diagnostic Procedure Instructions provides an overview of each diagnostic category.

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Overhead Console Multifunction Switch B+

1

1

--

--

Rear Quarter Window Actuator Control

2

2

2

--

Overhead Console Multifunction Switch Ground

--

1, 2

1, 2

--

1. Quarter Window Switch Inoperative

2. Quarter Window Actuator Inoperative

Circuit/System Description

The rear quarter windows are operated using the rear quarter window switch in the overhead console multifunction switch assembly. The rear quarter window switch is supplied power when the ignition is in RUN or retained accessory power (RAP) is enabled.

When the rear quarter window switch is activated to the Open position, battery positive voltage is applied to the rear quarter window actuators through the power quarter window motor open control circuit. Ground for the actuators is provided by the power quarter window motor close control circuit through the close side of the rear quarter window switch.

When the rear quarter window switch is activated to the Close position, battery positive voltage is applied to the rear quarter window actuators through the power quarter window motor close control circuit. Ground for the actuators is provided by the power quarter window motor open control circuit through the open side of the rear quarter window switch.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Moveable Window Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Component Connector End Views

Description and Operation

Power Windows Description and Operation

Electrical Information Reference

    •  Circuit Testing
    •  Connector Repairs
    •  Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections
    •  Wiring Repairs

Circuit/System Verification

Ignition ON, command the rear quarter windows to OPEN and CLOSE by using the rear quarter window switch. The rear quarter windows should perform the OPEN and CLOSE functions.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the X2 harness connector at the overhead console multifunction switch.
  2. Test for less than 1 ohm between the ground circuit terminal B and ground.
  3. If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  4. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal E and ground.
  5. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  6. Ignition OFF, connect the X2 harness connector at the overhead console multifunction switch and disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate rear quarter window actuator.
  7. Test for less than 1 ohm between the control circuit terminal A and ground.
  8. If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If circuits test normal, replace the rear quarter window switch.
  9. Test for less than 1 ohm between the control circuit terminal B and ground.
  10. If greater than the specified range, test the control circuit for a short to voltage or an open/high resistance. If circuits test normal, replace the rear quarter window switch.
  11. Connect a test lamp between control circuit terminal A and control circuit terminal B.
  12. Ignition ON, command the rear quarter window to OPEN and CLOSE by using the overhead console multifunction switch. The test lamp should illuminate when commanding the OPEN and CLOSE states.
  13. If the test lamp does not illuminate during either of the commands, test either control circuit for a short to ground. If the circuits test normal, test or replace the overhead console multifunction switch.
  14. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the rear quarter window actuator.

Component Testing

Rear Quarter Window Switch

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the overhead console multifunction switch.
  2. Test for infinite resistance between the control terminals C and D and the B+ terminal E with the switch in the INACTIVE position.
  3. If less than the specified value, replace the overhead console multifunction switch.
  4. Test for less than 2 ohms between the control terminal C and the B+ terminal E with the switch in the OPEN position.
  5. If greater than the specified range, replace the overhead console multifunction switch.
  6. Test for less than 2 ohms between the control terminal D and the B+ terminal E with the switch in the CLOSE position.
  7. If greater than the specified range, replace the overhead console multifunction switch.

Rear Quarter Window Actuator

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate rear quarter window actuator.
  2. Install a 15-amp fused jumper wire between the control terminal A and 12 volts. Momentarily install a jumper wire between the control terminal B and ground. The rear quarter window actuator should perform the OPEN/CLOSE function.
  3. If the function does not perform as specified, replace the rear quarter window actuator.
  4. Reverse the jumper wires; the rear quarter window actuator should perform the CLOSE/OPEN function.
  5. If the function does not perform as specified, replace the rear quarter window actuator.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Quarter Window Switch Replacement