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Schematic Reference: Power Window Schematics

1

Did you perform the Power Door Systems Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Door Systems

2

  1. Turn ON the ignition with, the engine OFF.
  2. Disable the window lockout function if equipped.
  3. Operate the passenger window(s) from both the passenger window switch and the master window switch.

Does the passenger window operate properly from both switches?

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

Go to Step 3

3

Does the passenger window operate from the master window switch and not the passenger window switch?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 4

4

Does the passenger window operate from the passenger window switch and not the master switch?

Go to Step 9

Go to Step 10

5

Is the vehicle equipped with a window lockout switch?

Go to Step 6

Go to Step 7

6

  1. Disconnect the passenger power window switch
  2. Connect a test lamp between the master switch lockout signal circuit (4-door vehicles) and a good ground at the passenger power window switch harness connector.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 8

7

  1. Disconnect the passenger power window switch.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the RAP fuse supply voltage circuit and a good ground at the passenger power window switch harness connector.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 20

Go to Step 28

8

  1. Disconnect the side window lockout switch.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the RAP fuse supply voltage circuit and a good ground at the side window lockout switch harness connector.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 19

Go to Step 28

9

Does the driver window operate from the master switch?

Go to Step 22

Go to Power Windows Inoperative - All

10

  1. Disconnect the passenger power window motor.
  2. Connect a test lamp between power window motor up circuit at the passenger power window motor harness connector and a good ground.
  3. Operate the passenger power window in the up direction from the power window master switch.

Did the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 11

Go to Step 13

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  1. Connect a test lamp between power window motor down circuit at the passenger power window motor harness connector and a good ground.
  2. Operate the passenger power window in the down direction from the power window master switch.

Did the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 12

Go to Step 14

12

  1. Connect a test lamp between power window motor up and down circuits at the passenger power window motor harness connector.
  2. Operate the passenger power window in the up and down directions.

Did the test lamp illuminate in both directions?

Go to Step 21

Go to Step 22

13

  1. Disconnect the passenger power window switch.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the power window master switch up signal circuit at the passenger power window switch harness connector and a good ground.
  3. Operate the passenger power window in the up direction from the power window master switch.

Did the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 17

Go to Step 15

14

  1. Disconnect the passenger power window switch.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the power window master switch down signal circuit at the passenger power window switch harness connector and a good ground.
  3. Operate the passenger power window in the down direction from the power window master switch.

Did the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 16

15

Test for an open in the power window master switch up signal circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 29

Go to Step 22

16

Test for an open in the power window master switch down signal circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 29

Go to Step 22

17

Test for an open in the power window motor up circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 29

Go to Step 20

18

Test for an open in the power window motor down circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 29

Go to Step 20

19

Test for an open in the master switch lockout signal circuit. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 29

Go to Step 23

20

Inspect for poor connections at the passenger 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 29

Go to Step 26

21

Inspect for poor connections at the passenger 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 29

Go to Step 25

22

Inspect for poor connections at the driver power window master 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 29

Go to Step 24

23

Inspect for poor connections at the side window lockout 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 29

Go to Step 27

24

Replace the power window master switch. Refer to Power Accessory Switch Panel Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 29

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25

Replace the passenger power window motor. Refer to Power Window Motor Replacement .

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 29

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26

Replace the passenger power window switch.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 29

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27

Replace the side window lockout switch.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 29

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28

Repair the open in the accessory voltage circuit.

Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you complete the repair?

Go to Step 29

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29

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2