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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 Descriptor

DTC B3819: Left Rear Window Up Control Circuit

DTC B3820: Left Rear Window Down Control Circuit

DTC B3822: Right Rear Window Up Control Circuit

DTC B3823: Right Rear Window Down Control Circuit

Diagnostic Fault Information

Circuit

Short to Ground

Open/High Resistance

Short to Voltage

Signal Performance

Driver Door Module B+

U0199

U0199

--

--

Driver Window Motor B+

U1511, B320A 4B

U1511, B320A 4B

--

--

LR Window Switch B+

1, 2, 3, 4

3

--

--

Passenger Door Module B+

2

2

--

--

Passenger Window Motor B+

1, 2, 3, 4

2

--

--

RR Window Switch B+

1, 2, 3, 4

4

--

--

Driver Window Motor Serial Data

U1511, B320A 4B

U1511, B320A 4B

1

--

Passenger Window Motor Serial Data (AXC)

U1511, B320A 4B

U1511, B320A 4B

2

--

LR Window Motor Control

3

3

3

--

Passenger Window Motor Control (AXE)

2

2

2

--

RR Window Motor Control

4

4

4

--

Window Master Switch LR Down Control

B3820

B3820

B3820

--

Window Master Switch Lockout Control

3,4

3,4

3,4

--

Window Master Switch LR Up Control

B3819

B3819

B3819

--

Window Master Switch RR Down Control

B3823

B3823

B3823

--

Window Master Switch RR Up Control

B3822

B3822

B3822

--

Driver Door Module Ground

--

U0199

U0199

--

LR Window Switch Ground

--

3

3

--

Driver Window Motor Ground

--

U1511

U1511

--

Passenger Door Module Ground

--

U1511

U1511

--

Passenger Window Motor Ground (AXC)

--

2

2

--

RR Window Switch Ground

--

4

4

--

1. Driver Window Malfunction

2. Passenger Window Malfunction

3. Left Rear Window Malfunction

4. Right Rear Window Malfunction

Circuit/System Description

The rear door windows can be raised or lowered by the appropriate rear passenger door switch or the driver master control.

Conditions for Running the DTC

Battery voltage must be between 9-16 volts.

Conditions for Setting the DTC

B3819

The body control module (BCM) detects a fault in the left rear window up circuit.

B3820

The BCM detects a fault in the left rear window down circuit.

B3822

The BCM detects a fault in the right rear window up circuit.

B3823

The BCM detects a fault in the right rear window down circuit.

Action Taken When the DTC Sets

    • The BCM stores the DTC to memory.
    • The rear window control will be inoperative from the driver master control.
    • The rear window control will function normally from the appropriate rear window switch.

Conditions for Clearing the DTC

    • This DTC will change from current to history when the fault is no longer present.
    • A history DTC will clear after 100 consecutive ignition cycles if the condition for the malfunction is no longer present.

Reference Information

Schematic Reference

Moveable Window Schematics

Connector End View Reference

Window Systems 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

    •  Scan Tool Data Definitions
    •  Scan Tool Data List
    •  Scan Tool Output Controls

Circuit/System Verification

Command the appropriate rear door window DOWN and UP with a scan tool. The appropriate rear door window should go DOWN and UP as commanded.

Circuit/System Testing

  1. Ignition OFF, disconnect the harness connector at the appropriate rear window switch.
  2. Ignition ON, connect a test lamp between the window master switch up circuit terminal A and ground.
  3. Command the rear window UP with a scan tool. The test lamp should illuminate while commanding the UP state.
  4. If the lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance, if the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
    If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage, if the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  5. Connect a test lamp between the window master switch down circuit terminal C and ground.
  6. Command the rear window DOWN with a scan tool. The test lamp should illuminate while commanding the DOWN state.
  7. If the lamp is always OFF, test the control circuit for a short to ground or an open/high resistance, if the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
    If the test lamp is always ON, test the control circuit for a short to voltage, if the circuit tests normal, replace the BCM.
  8. If all circuits test normal, replace the appropriate rear window switch.

Repair Instructions

Perform the Diagnostic Repair Verification after completing the diagnostic procedure.

    •  Rear Side Door Window Switch Replacement
    •  Control Module References for BCM replacement, setup, and programming