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Schematic Reference: Power Window Schematics

Connector End View Reference: Power Door Systems Connector End Views

DEFINITION: This diagnostic table should be used to diagnose an inoperative driver power window. This diagnostic assumes that PWR WINDOWS fuse is good and that any shorts to ground in the accessory voltage and power window up and down control circuits have been repaired.

1

Did you perform the Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Vehicle in Vehicle DTC Information

2

Operate the driver power window from the power window switch.

Did the driver power window operate properly?

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

Go to Step 3

3

Operate the passenger power windows from the driver power window switch.

Did the passenger power windows operate properly from the driver power window switch?

Go to Step 4

Go to Symptoms - Doors

4

  1. Disconnect the driver power window motor.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. Connect a test lamp between the power window up and down control circuits.
  4. Activate the driver power window switch in the up and down positions.

Does the test lamp illuminate with each switch activation?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 5

5

Test the driver power window motor up and down control circuits for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 10

Go to Step 7

6

Inspect for poor connections at the driver power 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 10

Go to Step 8

7

Inspect for poor connections at the driver power 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 10

Go to Step 9

8

Replace the driver power window motor. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 10

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9

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

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 10

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10

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2