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For 1990-2009 cars only

Test Description

The numbers below refer to the step numbers on the diagnostic table.

  1. This step determines if the driver door module (DDM) recognizes the lockout switch input from the driver door switch assembly (DDSA).

  2. This step determines if the indicator lamp on the window lockout switch button is operating properly. When the ignition key is first turned ON, the indicator lamp should not be illuminated. The indicator lamp should illuminate when the switch button is first pressed. The indicator lamp should go out if the switch button is pressed a second time.

Step

Action

Yes

No

Schematic Reference: Power Window Schematics and Door Control Module Schematics

Important: Make sure that the passenger window lockout option is selected as ON in the vehicle owner customization menu. If the window lockout selection is OFF, set it to ON and verify that the fault is still present.

DEFINITION: This test assumes that all DTCs have been diagnosed.

1

Did you perform the Door Systems Diagnostic System Check?

Go to Step 2

Go to Diagnostic System Check - Door Systems

2

Verify that the Power Windows Inoperative - Lockout Function complaint is present.

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

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

Go to Step 3

3

  1. Install a scan tool.
  2. Turn ON the ignition, with the engine OFF.
  3. With the scan tool, observe the Window Lockout Sw. parameter in the Driver Door Module, data display, Inputs list.
  4. Press the power window lockout switch button once to activate the feature.

Did the parameter change from Idle to Active when you pressed the button and then return to Idle when you stopped pressing the button?

Go to Step 4

Go to Step 6

4

Observe the lockout indicator lamp on the lockout switch button.

Is the indicator lamp illuminated?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 6

5

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the driver door module. 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 9

Go to Step 7

6

Inspect for poor connections at the harness connector of the driver door switch assembly (DDSA). 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 9

Go to Step 8

7

Replace the DDM. Refer to Door Control Module Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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8

Replace the driver door switch assembly (DDSA). Refer to Front Door Switch Replacement .

Did you complete the replacement?

Go to Step 9

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9

Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2