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Action

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1

Did you review the power window operation and perform the necessary inspections?

Go to Step 2

Go to Power Windows Operation

2

Verify that the passenger power window(s) is inoperative.

Do all of the passenger power windows operate properly from the Power Accessory Switch Panel?

Go to Step 3

Go to Step 4

3

Do all of the passenger power windows operate properly from the passenger door switches?

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

Go to Step 6

4

Do any of the passenger power windows operate properly from the Power Accessory Switch Panel?

Go to Step 5

Go to Step 16

5

  1. Disconnect the inoperative passenger power window regulator motor.
  2. With a test lamp, probe between the up switch signal circuit at the harness connector of the inoperative passenger power window regulator motor and a good ground.
  3. Press the driver window switch to the up position while observing the test lamp.
  4. With a test lamp, probe between the down switch signal circuit at the harness connector of the inoperative passenger power window regulator motor and a good ground.
  5. Press the driver window switch to the up position while observing the test lamp.

Did the test lamp illuminate when the switch was pressed to the up position and the down position?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 13

6

  1. Disconnect the inoperative passenger power window regulator motor.
  2. With a test lamp, probe between the up switch signal circuit at the harness connector of the inoperative passenger power window regulator motor and a good ground.
  3. Press the designated passenger window switch to the up position while observing the test lamp.
  4. With a test lamp, probe between the down switch signal circuit at the harness connector of the inoperative passenger power window regulator motor and a good ground.
  5. Press the designated passenger window switch to the up position while observing the test lamp.

Did the test lamp illuminate when the switch was pressed to the up position and the down position?

Go to Step 7

Go to Step 12

7

Did the test lamp stay illuminated for either of the circuits?

Go to Step 18

Go to Step 8

8

Test the ground circuit to the inoperative passenger power window regulator motor for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 9

9

Test the switched ignition signal circuit to the inoperative passenger power window regulator motor for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 10

10

Test the switched ignition signal circuit to the inoperative passenger power window regulator motor for a short to ground. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 11

11

Test the battery positive voltage circuit to the inoperative passenger power window regulator motor for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 15

12

  1. Disconnect the inoperative passenger power window switch.
  2. With a test lamp, probe between the switched ignition circuit at the harness connector of the inoperative passenger power window switch and a good ground.

Does the test lamp illuminate?

Go to Step 14

Go to Step 19

13

Test the appropriate power window regulator motor switch signal circuit to the inoperative passenger power window regulator motor for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 15

14

Test the appropriate power window regulator motor switch signal circuit to the inoperative passenger power window regulator motor for an open. Refer to Circuit Testing and Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Did you find and correct the condition?

Go to Step 23

Go to Step 17

15

Inspect for poor connections at the inoperative passenger power window regulator 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 23

Go to Step 20

16

Inspect for poor connections at the Power Accessory Switch Panel. 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 23

Go to Step 21

17

Inspect for poor connections at the window switch of the inoperative passenger power window. 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 23

Go to Step 22

18

Repair the short to voltage in the appropriate power window regulator motor switch signal circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs (front doors) or Rear Side Door Window Regulator Replacement (rear doors).

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 23

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19

Repair the open in the appropriate power window switch switched ignition circuit. Refer to Wiring Repairs in Wiring Systems.

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 23

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20

Replace the inoperative passenger power window regulator motor. Refer to Front Side Door Window Regulator Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 23

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21

Replace the Power Accessory Switch Panel. Refer to Power Accessory Switch Panel Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 23

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22

Replace the inoperative power window switch. Refer to Rear Side Door Window Switch Replacement .

Is the repair complete?

Go to Step 23

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23

  1. Reprogram any window regulators if any were disconnected. Refer to Window Motor Programming - Express Function .
  2. Operate the system in order to verify the repair.

Did you correct the condition?

System OK

Go to Step 2