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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.

DTC Descriptors

DTC B3375 02: Left Front Window Up Switch Circuit Short to Ground

DTC B3380 02: Left Front Window Down Switch Circuit Short to Ground

DTC B3385 02: Right Front Window Up Switch Circuit Short to Ground

DTC B3390 02: Right Front Window Down Switch Circuit Short to Ground

DTC B3395 02: Left Rear Window Up Switch Circuit Short to Ground

DTC B3450 02: Left Rear Window Down Switch Circuit Short to Ground

DTC B3455 02: Right Rear Window Up Switch Circuit Short to Ground

DTC B3460 02: Right Rear Window Down Switch Circuit Short to Ground

DTC B3485 02: Left Front Window Express Switch Circuit Short to Ground

DTC B3490 02: Right Front Window Express Switch Circuit Short to Ground

DTC B3495 02: Left Rear Window Express Switch Circuit Short to Ground

DTC B3500 02: Right Rear Window Express Switch Circuit Short to Ground

Circuit Description

The window switches are contained within the driver window switch. The driver window switch internally supplies power and ground to the contacts of each of the integral window switches. When one of the switches is operated, the switch contacts close, providing the driver window switch with a specific window switch signal. The driver window switch processes this signal, assigns a digital message to it, and sends the message to the appropriate driver door module (DDM), passenger front door module (PDM), left rear door module (LRDM), or right rear door module (RRDM), via the serial data circuit. The door module, upon receiving the message, examines other relevant information available on the serial data circuit in order to determine if conditions are correct for window operation to occur. If conditions are correct, the door module commands the associated window motor and circuits in order to move the window.

Conditions for Running the DTC

    • The DDM and the driver window switch must be powered.
    • DTC B1325 must not be current.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

The driver window switch detects that one of the window switches is closed for greater than 15 seconds.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

The action taken depends on which switch contacts are closed:

    • If the driver window switch detects an UP command for greater than 15 seconds, both UP and DOWN signals from that switch will be ignored until the input is no longer detected, or the ignition is cycled from OFF to RUN.
    • If the driver window switch detects an DOWN command for greater than 15 seconds, both UP and DOWN signals from that switch will be ignored until the input is no longer detected, or the ignition is cycled from OFF to RUN.
    • If the driver window switch detects an EXPRESS UP or EXPRESS DOWN input for greater than 15 seconds, express functions for that switch are disabled until the driver window switch no longer detects the input.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • The DTC will be current for as long as the fault is present.
    • When the fault is no longer present, the DTC will be a history DTC.
    • A history DTC will clear after 50 ignition cycles.

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

Scan Tool Reference

Control Module References for scan tool information

Circuit/System Testing

Ignition ON, install a scan tool, clear all DTCs and operate the windows within the Conditions for Running the DTC.

If DTC B3375, B3380, B3385, B3390, B3395, B3450, B3455, B3460, B3485, B3490, B3495, or B3500 resets as current, replace the driver window switch.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

Control Module References for driver window switch replacement, setup, and programming