• | Perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle prior to using this diagnostic procedure. |
The front door, rear door and middle door power window motors communicate with the drivers door module (DDM) , passenger door module (PDM) and rear door modules and middle door modules over the LIN BUS. The motors contain a logic module which must be normalized or programmed any time the window motor is serviced to provide proper operation and communication between door modules and window motors.
Power window switch activated.
An internal malfunction or a momentary voltage spike has been detected by the DDM or PDM in the power window motor while commanding the window UP/DOWN.
A not normalized/programmed power window motor.
The window motor experiences a loss of voltage in the B+ circuit or an open/high resistance in the serial data circuit.
The appropriate power window will malfunction
If the DTC is current, the appropriate window motor must be replaced before the DTC can be cleared.
The affected power window motor must be programmed before the DTC can be cleared.
The affected power window motor must be calibrated before the DTC can be cleared.
Power Door Systems Connector End Views
Power Windows Description and Operation
Ignition ON, observe the operation of each power window while commanding each window UP and DOWN by using the power window switches on the driver master control. Each power window should go UP and DOWN command.
Ignition ON, command the appropriate power window DOWN and UP with a scan tool. The power window should go DOWN and UP as commanded.
⇒ | If the DTC is current and the power window is inoperative, replace the power window motor. |
⇒ | If the DTC is history and the power window performs the UP and DOWN functions, clear the DTC. |
Reprogram the appropriate power window and operate the power window within the conditions for running the DTC, verify the DTC does not reset.
⇒ | If the DTC resets, replace the power window motor. |
Command the appropriate power window motor fully DOWN by pressing and holding the window switch for 5 seconds, then command the power window motor fully UP by lifting and holding the window switch for 5 seconds. Operate the power window within the conditions for running the DTC, verify the DTC does not reset
⇒ | If the DTC resets, replace the power window motor. |
Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.