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Power Windows Malfunction 3 Door

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.

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Driver Window Motor B+

1

1

--

--

Driver Window Switch Ignition

B1390 02

1

--

--

Passenger Window Motor B+

2

2

--

--

Passenger Window Switch Ignition

B1390 02

2

--

--

Passenger Window Switch Down Signal

B1390 02

2

2

--

Passenger Window Switch Up Signal

B1390 02

2

2

--

Driver Window Motor Down Control

B1390 02

1

1

--

Driver Window Motor Comfort Closing Control

B3803 00

1

1

--

Driver Window Motor Up Control

B1390 02

1

1

--

Passenger Window Motor Down Control

B1390 02

2

2

--

Passenger Window Motor Comfort Closing Control

B3803 00

--

--

--

Passenger Window Motor Up Control

B1390 02

2

2

--

Driver Window Motor Ground

--

1

1

--

Passenger Window Motor Ground

--

2

2

--

1. Driver Power Window Malfunction

2. Front Passenger Window Malfunction

Circuit/System Description

The front power windows are controlled by the driver window switch, front passenger window switch and the rear fuse block. The driver window switch contains the master power window switch that controls all power window operations. When a power window switch is activated to a desired position, power window switch will send a signal to it’s respective door window motor to move the window to the desired position. The window motors may also receive a comfort closing command from the rear fuse block which will cause all windows to perform the express down function.

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 Verification

  1. Ignition ON, command each window UP and DOWN using the window switches on the driver master control and by using the passenger door window switch. Each window should perform the UP and DOWN functions from each switch.
  2. If the driver door window malfunctions, refer to Driver Power Window Malfunction.
    If the passenger door window malfunctions, refer to Passenger Power Window Malfunction.
  3. Command each window to express down by pressing and holding the respective window switch until the window powers approximately one quarter of the way down and releasing the window switch. The window should roll completely down.
  4. If a window fails to perform the express down function, refer to Window Motor Programming - Express Function .
  5. Ignition OFF, with the doors locked, command both windows to express DOWN by pressing and holding the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, both windows should perform the express DOWN function.
  6. If either window fails to perform the express DOWN command, refer to Comfort Closing Command Malfunction.

Circuit/System Testing

Driver Power Window Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the driver window switch.
  2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 26 and ground.
  3. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  4. Connect the harness connector at the driver window switch. Disconnect the harness connector at the driver window motor.
  5. Ignition OFF, test for less than 5 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 4 and ground.
  6. If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  7. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 1 and ground.
  8. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  9. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 2 and control circuit terminal 3.
  10. Command the driver window UP and DOWN by using the driver window switch. The test lamp should illuminate when commanding the UP and DOWN states.
  11. If the test lamp remains OFF during either of the commands, test either control circuit for a short to ground or open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the driver window switch.
    If the test lamp is always ON, test either control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuits test normal, replace the driver window switch.
  12. If all circuits test normal, replace the driver window motor.

Passenger Power Window Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the passenger window switch.
  2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 1 and ground.
  3. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  4. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 3 and control circuit terminal 6.
  5. Command the passenger window UP and DOWN by using the RF window switch on the driver master control. The test lamp should illuminate when commanding the UP and DOWN states.
  6. If the test lamp remains OFF during either of the commands, test either control circuit for a short to ground or open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the driver window switch.
    If the test lamp is always ON, test either control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuits test normal, replace the driver window switch.
  7. Ignition OFF, connect the harness connector at the passenger window switch and disconnect the harness connector at the passenger window motor.
  8. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 2 and the control circuit terminal 3.
  9. Ignition ON, command the passenger window UP and DOWN by using the passenger window switch. The test lamp should illuminate when commanding the UP and DOWN states.
  10. If the test lamp remains OFF during either of the commands, test either control circuit for a short to ground or open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the passenger window switch.
    If the test lamp is always ON, test either control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuits test normal, replace the passenger window switch.
  11. If all circuits test normal, replace the passenger window motor.

Comfort Closing Command Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate window motor.
  2. Ignition ON, test for greater than 9 volts between the signal circuit terminal 6 and ground.
  3. If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the rear fuse block.
  4. Test for less than 1 volt between the signal circuit terminal 6 and ground while commanding the Comfort Closing Test function with a scan tool.
  5. If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the rear fuse block.
  6. If all circuits test normal, replace the window motor.

Component Testing

Driver Window Switch

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the driver window switch.
  2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminals 11 and 12 and the B+ terminal 26 with the RF window switch in the INACTIVE position.
  3. If less than the specified value, replace the driver window switch.
  4. Test for less than 2 ohms between the signal terminal 12 and the B+ terminal 26 with the RF window switch in the UP position.
  5. If greater than the specified range, replace the driver window switch.
  6. Test for less than 2 ohms between the signal terminal 11 and the B+ terminal 26 with the RF window switch in the DOWN position.
  7. If greater than the specified range, replace the driver window switch.
  8. Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminals 27 and 28 and the B+ terminal 26 with the driver window switch in the INACTIVE position.
  9. If less than the specified value, replace the driver window switch.
  10. Test for less than 2 ohms between the signal terminal 28 and the B+ terminal 26 with the driver window switch in the UP position.
  11. If greater than the specified range, replace the driver window switch.
  12. Test for less than 2 ohms between the signal terminal 27 and the B+ terminal 26 with the driver window switch in the DOWN position.
  13. If greater than the specified range, replace the driver window switch.

Passenger Window Switch

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the passenger window switch.
  2. Test for infinite resistance between the control terminals 2 and 5 and the B+ terminal 1 with the switch in the INACTIVE position.
  3. If less than the specified value, replace the passenger window switch.
  4. Test for less than 2 ohms between the control terminal 5 and the B+ terminal 1 with the switch in the UP position.
  5. If greater than the specified range, replace the passenger window switch.
  6. Test for less than 2 ohms between the control terminal 2 and the B+ terminal 1 with the switch in the DOWN position.
  7. If greater than the specified range, replace the passenger window switch.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Front Side Door Window Switch Replacement
    •  Front Side Door Window Regulator Motor Replacement
    •  Control Module References for rear fuse block replacement, setup, and programming

Power Windows Malfunction 5 Door

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.

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Driver Window Motor B+

1

1

--

--

Driver Window Switch Ignition

B1390 02

1

--

--

Passenger Window Motor B+

1

2

--

--

Passenger Window Switch Ignition

B1390 02

2

--

--

Rear Window Motor B+

3

3

--

--

Passenger Window Switch Down Signal

B1390 02

2

2

--

Rear Window Switch Down Signal

B1390 02

3

3

--

Passenger Window Switch Up Signal

B1390 02

2

2

--

Rear Window Switch Up Signal

B1390 02

3

3

--

Driver Window Motor Down Control

B1390 02

1

1

--

Driver Window Motor Comfort Closing Control

B3803 00

1

1

--

Driver Window Motor Up Control

B1390 02

1

1

--

Passenger Window Motor Down Control

B1390 02

2

2

--

Passenger Window Motor Comfort Closing Control

B3803 00

--

--

--

Passenger Window Motor Up Control

B1390 02

2

2

--

Rear Window Motor Down Control

B1390 02

3

3

--

Rear Window Motor Comfort Closing Control

B3803 00

--

--

--

Rear Window Motor Up Control

B3803 00

3

3

--

Rear Window Switch Lockout Control

B3803 00

3

3

--

Driver Window Motor Ground

--

1

1

--

Rear Window Motor Ground

--

3

3

--

Passenger Window Motor Ground

--

2

2

--

1. Driver Power Window Malfunction

2. Front Passenger Window Malfunction

3. Rear Window Malfunction

Circuit/System Description

The each power window is controlled by their respective window switches front and the driver master control contains power window switches that controls all power window operations. When a power window switch is activated to a desired position, power window switch will send a signal to it’s respective door window motor to move the window to the desired position. The window motors may also receive a comfort closing command from the rear fuse block which will cause all windows to perform the express down function.

The rear window switches also receive voltage from the driver window switch lockout control which permit normal window operation from the rear window switches.

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 Verification

  1. Ignition ON, command the each window UP and DOWN using the window switches on the driver master control and by using their respective door window switches. Each window should perform the UP and DOWN functions from each switch.
  2. If the driver door window malfunctions, refer to Driver Power Window Malfunction.
    If the front passenger door window malfunctions, refer to Passenger Power Window Malfunction.
    If the left rear or right rear door window malfunctions, refer to Rear Power Window Malfunction.
  3. Disable the rear window switches by activating the window lockout switch on the driver master control. The rear power windows should be inoperative from the rear door window switches.
  4. If the rear window switches are still active, refer to Rear Power Window Lockout Malfunction.
  5. Command each window to express down by pressing and holding the respective window switch until the window powers approximately one quarter of the way down and releasing the window switch. The window should roll completely down.
  6. If a window fails to perform the express down function, refer to Window Motor Programming - Express Function .
  7. Ignition OFF, with the doors locked, command all windows to express DOWN by pressing and holding the unlock button on the remote keyless entry transmitter, all windows should perform the express DOWN function.
  8. If a window fails to perform the express DOWN command, refer to Comfort Closing Command Malfunction.

Circuit/System Testing

Driver Power Window Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the driver window switch.
  2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal 26 and ground.
  3. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  4. Connect the harness connector at the driver window switch. Disconnect the harness connector at the driver window motor.
  5. Ignition OFF, test for less than 5 ohms between the ground circuit terminal 4 and ground.
  6. If greater than the specified range, test the ground circuit for an open/high resistance.
  7. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the B+ circuit terminal 1 and ground.
  8. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the B+ circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  9. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 2 and control circuit terminal 3.
  10. Command the driver window UP and DOWN by using the driver window switch. The test lamp should turn ON when commanding the UP and DOWN states.
  11. If the test lamp remains OFF during either of the commands, test either control circuit for a short to ground or open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the driver window switch.
    If the test lamp is always ON, test either control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuits test normal, replace the driver window switch.
  12. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the driver window motor.

Passenger Power Window Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the passenger window switch.
  2. Ignition ON, verify that a test lamp illuminates between the ignition circuit terminal 1 and ground.
  3. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the ignition circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance.
  4. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 3 and control circuit terminal 6.
  5. Command the passenger window UP and DOWN by using the RF window switch on the driver master control. The test lamp should illuminate when commanding the UP and DOWN states.
  6. If the test lamp remains OFF during either of the commands, test either control circuit for a short to ground or open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the driver window switch.
    If the test lamp is always ON, test either control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuits test normal, replace the driver window switch.
  7. Ignition OFF, connect the harness connector at the passenger window switch and disconnect the harness connector at the passenger window motor.
  8. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 2 and the control circuit terminal 3.
  9. Ignition ON, command the passenger window UP and DOWN by using the passenger window switch. The test lamp should turn ON when commanding the UP and DOWN states.
  10. If the test lamp remains OFF during either of the commands, test either control circuit for a short to ground or open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the passenger window switch.
    If the test lamp is always ON, test either control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuits test normal, replace the passenger window switch.
  11. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the passenger window motor.

Rear Power Window Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate rear window switch.
  2. Ignition ON, enable the rear window switches by pressing the window lockout switch on the driver master control.
  3. Verify that a test lamp illuminates between the control circuit terminal 1 and ground.
  4. If the test lamp does not illuminate, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the driver window switch.
  5. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 6 and control circuit terminal 3.
  6. Ignition ON, command the rear passenger door window UP and DOWN using the window switch on the driver master control. The test lamp should turn ON when commanding the UP and DOWN states.
  7. If the test lamp remains OFF during either of the commands, test either control circuit for a short to ground or open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the driver window switch.
    If the test lamp is always ON, test either control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuits test normal, replace the driver window switch.
  8. Ignition OFF, connect the harness connector at the rear window switch and disconnect the harness connector at the rear window motor.
  9. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 2 and the control circuit terminal 3.
  10. Ignition ON, command the rear window UP and DOWN by using the rear window switch. The test lamp should turn ON when commanding the UP and DOWN states.
  11. If the test lamp remains OFF during either of the commands, test either control circuit for a short to ground or open/high resistance. If the circuits test normal, replace the rear window switch.
    If the test lamp is always ON, test either control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuits test normal, replace the rear window switch.
  12. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the rear window motor.

Lockout Switch Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate rear window switch.
  2. Connect a test lamp between the control circuit terminal 1 and ground.
  3. Command the rear window lockout ON and OFF by using the lockout switch on the driver master control. The test lamp should turn ON and OFF when changing between the commanded states.
  4. If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the driver window switch.
    If the test lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, test or replace the driver window switch.
  5. If all circuits test normal, test or replace the passenger window switch.

Comfort Closing Command Malfunction

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate window motor.
  2. Ignition ON, test for greater than 9 volts between the signal circuit terminal 6 and ground.
  3. If less than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance. If the circuit tests normal, replace the rear fuse block.
  4. Test for less than 1 volt between the signal circuit terminal 6 and ground while commanding the Comfort Closing Test function with a scan tool.
  5. If greater than the specified range, test the signal circuit for a short to voltage. If the circuit tests normal, replace the rear fuse block.
  6. If all circuits test normal, replace the window motor.

Component Testing

Driver Window Switch

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the driver window switch.
  2. Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminals 11 and 12 and the B+ terminal 26 with the RF window switch in the INACTIVE position.
  3. If less than the specified value, replace the driver window switch.
  4. Test for less than 2 ohms between the signal terminal 12 and the B+ terminal 26 with the RF window switch in the UP position.
  5. If greater than the specified range, replace the driver window switch.
  6. Test for less than 2 ohms between the signal terminal 11 and the B+ terminal 26 with the RF window switch in the DOWN position.
  7. If greater than the specified range, replace the driver window switch.
  8. Test for infinite resistance between the signal terminals 27 and 28 and the B+ terminal 26 with the driver window switch in the INACTIVE position.
  9. If less than the specified value, replace the driver window switch.
  10. Test for less than 2 ohms between the signal terminal 28 and the B+ terminal 26 with the driver window switch in the UP position.
  11. If greater than the specified range, replace the driver window switch.
  12. Test for less than 2 ohms between the signal terminal 27 and the B+ terminal 26 with the driver window switch in the DOWN position.
  13. If greater than the specified range, replace the driver window switch.

Passenger Window Switch

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate passenger window switch.
  2. Test for infinite resistance between the control terminals 2 and 5 and the B+ terminal 1 with the switch in the INACTIVE position.
  3. If less than the specified value, replace the passenger window switch.
  4. Test for less than 2 ohms between the control terminal 5 and the B+ terminal 1 with the switch in the UP position.
  5. If greater than the specified range, replace the passenger window switch.
  6. Test for less than 2 ohms between the control terminal 2 and the B+ terminal 1 with the switch in the DOWN position.
  7. If greater than the specified range, replace the passenger window switch.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Front Side Door Window Switch Replacement
    •  Rear Side Door Window Switch Replacement
    •  Front Side Door Window Regulator Motor Replacement
    •  Rear Side Door Window Regulator Motor Replacement
    •  Control Module References for rear fuse block replacement, setup, and programming