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Schematic Reference: Moveable Window Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Component Connector End Views

DEFINITION: This diagnostic is used when only the Express Up function of a power window is inoperative. This test assumes that all DTCs have been diagnosed.

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Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle

2

Verify that the Power Windows Inoperative - Express Up Function concern is present.

Does the power windows express up system operate as described in the Description and Operation?

Go to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections

Go to Step 3

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  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With the scan tool, observe the appropriate Driver LF, LR, RF, or RR Window Switch parameters in the driver door switch assembly (DDSA) data list.
  4. Using the appropriate window switch on the DDSA, attempt to operate the inoperative window to the express up position.

Did the parameter change from the Idle state to the Express Up state?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 8

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  1. With the scan tool, select the door control module associated with the inoperative window.
  2. Observe the Window Switch parameter of the inoperative window.
  3. Operate the passenger door window switch of the inoperative window to the Express Up position.

Did the parameter change from the Idle state to the Express Up state?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 5

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  1. Turn OFF the ignition switch.
  2. Disconnect the harness connector of the window switch associated with the inoperative window.
  3. Connect a 3-amp fused jumper wire to the harness connector between the power window switch up signal circuit and the power window switch ground circuit.
  4. Connect an additional 3-amp fused jumper wire to the harness connector between the power window switch express signal circuit and the power window switch ground circuit.
  5. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.

Does the Window Switch parameter change from the Idle state to the Express Up state?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 6

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Test the power window switch express signal circuit of the inoperative window for an open, high resistance, or short to battery voltage. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 7

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Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the inoperative door control module. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 11

8

Check for poor connections at the harness connector of the DDSA. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 12

9

Inspect for poor connections at the inoperative window sensor/motor assembly harness connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 13

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Inspect for poor connections at the inoperative power window switch harness connector. Refer to Testing for Intermittent Conditions and Poor Connections and Connector Repairs .

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 15

Go to Step 14

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Important: Test the battery positive voltage circuit of the appropriate window sensor/motor for a short to ground before replacing the door module. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs .

Replace the appropriate door control module. Refer to Control Module References for replacement, setup and programming.

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

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12

Replace the driver door switch assembly. Refer to Door Lock and Side Window Switch Replacement - Driver Side .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

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13

Replace the inoperative window sensor/motor assembly. 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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14

Replace the inoperative power window switch. Refer to Door Lock and Side Window Switch Replacement - Driver Side .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 15

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  1. Re-initialize the window sensor/motor. Refer to Window Motor Programming - Express Function .
  2. Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2